Photo Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard (CWO Dale Hoornstra)

The USCGC Sundew is working aids to navigation and breaking ice in the St. Mary's River on December 21,1999.

Her lifetime serving operations on the Great Lakes has since come to a close with the vessel USCGC Alder  taking over her services.

Be sure to visit her sister ship, the USCGC Bramble, for a detailed, informational and photographic tour.

USCGC Sundew

(WLB-404)

United States Coast Guard

Home Port: 9th Coast Guard District, Duluth, MN 

Type:  Balsam Class, Seagoing Buoy Tender / Ice Breaker / Retired

Built:  1944

Engine Type:  (2) Diesel

Displacement:  1,025 tons

Length:  180 ' - 0"

Beam: 37' - 0"

Draft: 12' - 8"

Maximum Speed: 12-14 knots

Range: 22,500 nautical miles at cruising speed. 7,500 at full speed

Primary Missions: Aids to Navigation, Law Enforcement,
Ice Operations, Search & Rescue

Typical Crew: 49 Personnel (7 Officers, 42 Enlisted)