US Revenue Cutter Bear, circa 1890 on Patrol Off Alaska Painting by James A. Mitchell, IIIFull-size image 2841 × 1724 The Bear was a dual steam-powered and sailing ship built with six inch (15.2 cm) thick sides which had a long life in various cold-water and ice-filled environs. She was a forerunner of modern icebreakers and had an exceptionally diverse service life. According to the United States Coast Guard official website, the Bear is described as “probably the most famous ship in the history of the Coast Guard.” more

US Revenue Cutter Bear, circa 1890 on Patrol Off Alaska
Painting by James A. Mitchell, III
Full-size image 2841 × 1724

The Bear was a dual steam-powered and sailing ship built with six inch (15.2 cm) thick sides which had a long life in various cold-water and ice-filled environs. She was a forerunner of modern icebreakers and had an exceptionally diverse service life. According to the United States Coast Guard official website, the Bear is described as “probably the most famous ship in the history of the Coast Guard.”

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Posted on August 7th, 2012
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