USCGC Eastwind

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) was a Wind-class icebreaker that was built for the United States Coast Guard. Completed in time to see action in World War II, she continued in USCG service under the same name until decommissioned in 1968.

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USS Eastwind
Wind-class icebreaker, icebreaker, Western Pipe and Steel Company, United States Navy, 

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1942-06-23T00:00:00Z

1942-06-23T00:00:00Z

keel laying

1944-06-03T00:00:00Z

1944-06-03T00:00:00Z

ship launching

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Frameless

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) with iceberg in 1952

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279)

Deepfreeze I 325

Deepfreeze I 030b

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) in heavy seas, no date.

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) returning to Boston MA from Antarctica 27 May 1961.

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) post World War 2 conversion.

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) during World War 2.

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) Antarctica 1963.

USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) fire damage 19 January 1949.

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) with iceberg in 1952		Commons
commons	image		USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279)		Commons
commons	image		Deepfreeze I 325		Commons
commons	image		Deepfreeze I 030b		Commons
commons	image		USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) in heavy seas, no date.		Commons
commons	image		USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) returning to Boston MA from Antarctica 27 May 1961.		Commons
commons	image		USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) post World War 2 conversion.		Commons
commons	image		USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) during World War 2.		Commons
commons	image		USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) Antarctica 1963.		Commons
commons	image		USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) fire damage 19 January 1949.		Commons