The USCGC McLane (WSC-146), a 125-foot Active-class patrol boat, served in the United States Coast Guard from 1927 to 1971, highlighting a notable maritime history. Constructed by the American Brown Boveri Electric Corporation in Camden, she was launched on March 22, 1927, and commissioned shortly thereafter on April 6, 1927. Originally designated as a patrol craft (WPC), she was reclassified as a submarine chaser (WSC) in 1942, reflecting her wartime role. Designed for trailing "mother ships" during Prohibition, the McLane was built for durability and versatility. The vessel was powered by original 6-cylinder diesel engines, which were later replaced in the late 1930s with more powerful 8-cylinder units, increasing her speed by approximately 3 knots. Her length of 125 feet and sturdy construction made her well-suited for extended patrols and combat operations. During World War II, the McLane operated in Alaskan waters, including the Bering Strait and Dixon Entrance. Her notable service includes a 1942 engagement where she participated in the hunt and eventual credited sinking of an unidentified Japanese submarine, a mission that earned her and her crew the Legion of Merit. She also rescued the crew of a downed aircraft in 1943, demonstrating her multifaceted role in wartime. In May 1966, she was reclassified as a medium endurance cutter (WMEC-146). She was decommissioned on December 31, 1968, and subsequently became a training ship for the Sea Scouts. In 1993, she was donated to the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum in Muskegon, Michigan, where she was preserved as a museum ship alongside the USS Silversides submarine. Due to hull deterioration, the McLane was sold for scrap in 2025. Her long service life and participation in wartime operations underscore her significance in U.S. maritime and Coast Guard history.

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