Coast Guard Station Woods Hole

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Coast Guard Station Woods Hole
Part of 1st District
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Coast Guard Station Woods Hole from the Shining Sea Bikeway.jpg
A view of the ships at the station as seen from the Shining Sea Bikeway
Coordinates 41°31′16″N70°40′01″W / 41.521°N 70.667°W / 41.521; -70.667
TypeCoast Guard Station
Site information
OwnerUnited States Coast Guard
Open to
the public
Yes
Site history
In use?–present

United States Coast Guard Station Woods Hole is a United States Coast Guard station located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The station is home to Sector Southeast New England.

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List of Vessels

Station Woods Hole serves as home port for the following:

Notable Service

See also

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