USCGC Tamaroa
WMEC-166
The Last of the Finest
This site is dedicated to the past crew of the cutter Tamaroa and the rich history brought to us by the seagoing exploits of this famous vessel and her fine crew.
Note: This
site is not maintained or related to the United States Coast Guard. It is an
unofficial site maintained for past crewmembers and the public by Paul McCarty,
ex Damage Controlman on the Tamaroa.
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Built in Portland, Oregon by Commercial Iron Works shipbuilding
and launched on 31 July 1943. Originally commissioned the USS Zuni ATF-95, a
navy fleet tug. She served as a seagoing tug for the US Navy until 29 June
1946, when she was transferred to the US Coast Guard. This ship is remembered
by most for actions in the rescues of the sailing vessel Satori, the collision
of the ocean liners Andrea Doria and Stockholm, and the crash of an Air
National Guard helicopter in 1991. The rescue of the helicopter crew provided
inspiration for the popular movie, “The Perfect Storm”.
The Tamaroa was well known by over three generations of New
England fisherman, having performed it’s assigned patrol duties in largely the
same area for almost fifty years. Fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers
of many fishing families can all recount stories of their dealings with this
one vessel. When the Tam was finally decommissioned in 1994, the fishing
industry in New England mourned the passing of its most recognizable landmark.
1946-1985 stationed at New York, New
York
1985-1994 stationed at New Castle, New
Hampshire
Tamaroa
moored at New Castle, NH in 1992
Chronology and Detailed History
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