Attention active and former Coasties and CG Auxiliary active or retired: We are looking for volunteers in the restoration and operation of the former Coast Guard Cutter WMEC 202 COMANCHE (a 143 foot former USN ATA sea going tug and a WW-II vet and with one Battle Star for action in the invasion of Okinawa.) She was built in 1944 and served the Coast Guard from 1959 to 1980. She and her sister WMEC 194 MODOC, were the smallest of their class. Modoc is also here in the South Puget Sound, “pimped” into a luxury yacht. We go aboard her for parties, etc., too.
Comanche is about 70-80% as the Coast Guard left her in 1980 and is operational - complete with records, CG papers and 'barf buckets'. We, the COMANCHE 202 FOUNDATION just acquired her this month as a gift, after a years worth of hard work and due diligence. We are a Federal 501(c)3 non-profit. She is berthed down town Olympia, Washington. We have a great crew of leaders and advisers, including retired coasties up to the rank of Rear Admiral - but can use a lot more… even other services and civilians. It’s the people cutter now. It’s going to be a blast. Think of it as your very own cutter! Giver yourself a promotion! You can even sleep aboard. See http://www.cg-tugs.org/comanchee.htm Contact me for more information. Now set the special sea detail!
Take 'er through the Ditch, up the Seaway through the locks and moor up at Cleveland. I'll be happy to help. Real Coasties wouldn't even consider that a challenge.
Thanks, Chief, but I don't think she'll be headed out the Straights into the big Pacific and beyond. Comanche's life now is one of leisure in the South Puget Sound, but, you are welcome to come out and play 'cutter' with us anytime! Bring your own chippin' hammer, we'll provide the rest.
