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USCGC WASHINGTON (WPB-1331)

USCGC WASHINGTON line drawing

Length: 110 feet
Draft: 7 feet 1 inch
Beam: 21 feet
Displacement (full load): 165 long tons
Maximum Speed: 28+ knots
Endurance: 2000 NM or six days continuous steaming at an average speed of 14 knots. Endurance is fuel limited (9,500 gal).
Potable water capacity is 940 gallons, with the ability to desalinate 300 gallons per day.
Propulsion: Two 10 ton, turbo charged V-16, Paxman diesel engines produce 2880 bhp at 1525 engine rpms each.
Armament: 25mm and .50 caliber machine guns employable to sea state 5, as well as standard Coast Guard small arms.
Habitability: Climate control and active fin stabilizers reduce sea motion. Full-function galley with food storage for more than 7 days.
Construction: Hull is welded mild steel, superstructure is welded aluminum alloy plate. Two compartment subdivision for damage control.
Small Boat: A 6 meter rigid hull inflatable boat powered by one 90 hp outboard motor. Launched by a single point, hydraulic davit with telescoping boom to conduct rescue and assistance or boarding operations in up to sea state 5.
Accommodations: One 8-person berthing area, one 6- person berthing area, one 2-person Chief Petty Officer stateroom, and 2 Officer staterooms.

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Last Modified 8/1/2008