Personnel
Alan Hale, Jr. or Bob Denver
Who was a member of the US Coast Guard? Alan Hale, Jr.
1716 or 1816
When was the first lighthouse built in America? 1716 at Little Brewster Island, Boston, MA
1906 or 1916
When did four cutters converge on San Francisco, CA, after the earthquake? 1906. Their crew searched for survivors, aid refugees, and fight fires in the aftermath.
1798 or 1978
When was the Navy Department established? 1798. Prior to this the Coast Guard served as the nation’s only armed force afloat.
Semper Paratus or Semper Fidelis
What is the motto of the US Coast Guard? Semper Paratus (always ready)
Alex Haley or Maya Angelou
Who was a member of the US Coast Guard? Alex Haley
1719 or 1791
When was the cutter, Massachusetts, commissioned? 1791 at Newburyport, MA. She is thought to be the first ship constructed by the service.
1915 or 1925
When did President Woodrow Wilson sign the bill merging the life-saving service and the revenue cutter service to establish the US Coast Guard? 1915.
FBI or Homeland Security
What federal agency is the Coast Guard the only service in the agency? Homeland Security
The closest state or the federal government
Who owns US Coast Guard ship and aircraft wrecks? The Federal Government. The United States of America holds legal title to the wreck.
Arnold Palmer or Tiger Woods
Who was a member of the US Coast Guard? Arnold Palmer
1808 or 1858
When did the law making slave trade from Africa go into effect? 1808. The revenue cutters were charged with enforcing this law.
1950 or 1970
When was the water quality act passed? 1970. It increased Coast Guard jurisdiction over hazardous spills to include pollutants such as mercury, pesticides and explosives.
Yes or No
Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? No. In a review of many aircraft and vessel losses in the area over the years, there has been nothing discovered that would indicate that casualties were the result of anything other than physical causes. No extraordinary factors have ever been identified.
Yes or No
Can I dive on Coast Guard ship or aircraft wrecks? Yes. Divers may dive at their own risk.
Darryl Strawberry or Rube Marquard
Who was a member of the US Coast Guard? Rube Marquard, Hall of Fame Professional Baseball Player
1817 or 1871
When did Catherine A. Moore become the first woman to oversee a lighthouse in service history? 1817
2000 or 2010
When did LCDR Daniel C. Burbank fly on a Space Shuttle Mission? 2000. He was the second Coast Guard astronaut to go on a mission.
Donald Duck or Mickey Mouse
What famous Disney character did Walt Disney use for the logo of the Corsair Fleet in the Second World War? Donald Duck
Bad Boys II or Fast and Furious
In which movie did the Coast Guard appear? Bad Boys II in 2003
Donald Duck or Mickey Mouse
Who was a member of the US Coast Guard? Donald Duck
1824 or 1842
When did the first known Hispanic become a member of the service? 1824. Juan Adreu, a lightkeeper of Minorcan ancestry.
2009 or 2019
When did the USCGC Boutwell depart Alameda, CA, depart on a round the world tour? 2009. It was part of the USS Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group.
Sinbad or Popeye
What was the most famous dog ever to serve in the US Coast Guard? Sinbad.
Nina or Ann
What is Mrs. H’s middle name? Nina (for her Russian grandmother)