USCGC Harriet Lane - WMEC 903

This photograph of the USCGC Harriet Lane (WMEC-903)was taken in Bridgetown, Barbados in December 2005.

She is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter. Named for Harriet Lane, niece and official hostess of President James Buchanan. Harriet Lane was constructed by Tacoma Boatbuilding, Tacoma, Washington and delivered 20 September 1984.

Displacement: 1,800 tons
Length: 270 ft (82 m)
Beam: 38 ft (11.6 m)
Draught: 14.5 ft (4.4 m)
Propulsion: Twin turbo-charged ALCO V-18 diesel engines
Speed: 19.5 knots
Range: 9,900 miles
Complement: 100 personnel (14 officers, 86 enlisted)
Electronic warfare and decoys: AN/SLQ-32 (receive only)
Armament: 1 OTO Melara Mk 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
2 x .50 caliber (12.7 mm) machine gun