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USCGC White Pine
USS ''YF-448'' was an American ''YF-257''-class covered lighter built in 1943 for service in World War II. She was later acquired by the United States Coast Guard and renamed USCGC ''White Pine'' (WAGL-547). Design According to her "Ship's Characteristics Card" dated August 30, 1965, the ''White Pine'' was in overall length; in length between perpendiculars; in extreme beam; in depth of hold; in draft forward fully loaded; and in draft forward with a light load. Her one mast was tall. The vessel displaced 600 tons and had a maximum speed of 9.2 knots fully loaded. Her hull, superstructure, decks, bulkheads, and frames were constructed of steel. Auxiliary boats in 1965 included a fiberglass outboard and three seven-man inflatable lifeboats. In 1965, she had her original diesel engine built by Union Diesel Engine Company, Oakland, California, with two propellers, 300 horsepower each, and two auxiliary diesel generators. ''White Pine'' underwent a major renovation at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erie Concrete & Steel Supply Company
Erie (; ) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Erie is the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania and the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania with a population of 94,831 at the 2020 census. The estimated population in 2021 had decreased to 93,928. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 266,096 residents. The Erie-Meadville combined statistical area had a population of 369,331 at the 2010 census. Erie is roughly equidistant from Buffalo and Cleveland, each being about 100 miles (160 kilometers) away. Erie's manufacturing sector remains prominent in the local economy, though insurance, healthcare, higher education, technology, service industries, and tourism are emerging as significant economic drivers. As with the other Great Lakes port cities, Erie is accessible to the oceans via the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River network in Canada. The local climate is humid, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
