USCGC Fir (WLB-213)

USCGC Fir (WLB-213)

USCGC "Fir" (WLB-213) is a United States Coast Guard Cutter.

It is currently in active use as a buoy tender by the U.S. Coast Guard, It is a convert|225|ft|m|abbr=on long. [Oregonian article of 3/4/2008] Its hull number is WLB-213, was launched in August 18, 2003 and is based in Astoria, Oregon. [ [http://www.uscg.mil/d13/fir/default.htm U.S. Coast Guard, about old and new "Fir" cutters.] ] [ [http://www.uscg.mil/d13/publicaffairs/factsheets/uscgc_fir.pdf USCGC Factsheet] ]

It is distinct from a predecessor ship of the same name, USCGC|Fir|WLM-212.

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