Construction Update – July 12, 2025
The northwest corner of the National Coast Guard Museum foundation is now sealed with a moisture/vapor barrier—protecting it from harsh weather as we gear up for the next step: rebar installation!
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Local enforcer to global responder—235 years of Coast Guard transformation!
In 1790, Alexander Hamilton established a small fleet of coastal law enforcement vessels to patrol off East Coast seaports. Over the next 235 years, the service experienced rapid growth in its responsibilities, missions, and organization.
Commemorating Korean War 75th Anniversary—PBM-G5 #84738’s deadly water rescue
Suddenly, flames erupted form the number one engine and left wing, while the verticle and horizontal stabilizers suffered additional damage. The crew lost control of the engine, and all emergency efforts to suppress the fire failed. As the blaze spread aft toward the rear fuselage, the situation grew critical. At 12:30 p.m. the crew transmitted an SOS and announced their intent to ditch the PV2V-5.
Construction Update – June 28, 2025
Concrete has officially been poured at the site of the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut.
Quentin Walsh—D-Day planner and Cherbourg liberator 80 years ago!
Walsh’ s career spanned some of the most eventful years in Coast Guard history, including Prohibition, World War II and the post-war modernization of the service.