The USCGC Jarvis (WHEC-725) was a Hamilton-class high endurance cutter operated by the United States Coast Guard. Launched on April 24, 1971, at Avondale Shipyard near New Orleans, Louisiana, she was commissioned on August 4, 1971, and homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii. Named after David H. Jarvis, a hero of the Revenue Cutter Service recognized for his heroic efforts during the winter of 1897–1898, the vessel was designed for extended missions including ocean station patrols, fisheries enforcement, and search and rescue operations. Constructed as a high endurance cutter, the Jarvis featured robust capabilities suitable for harsh maritime environments. Notably, during her first Alaska patrol in November 1972, she encountered severe weather off the Aleutian Islands. The ship ran aground after dragging anchor amid a violent storm, sustaining hull damage and flooding that disabled her engines. Despite the perilous situation, she was saved by a Japanese fishing trawler that towed her to safety at Dutch Harbor, with no crew casualties reported. In 1990–92, the Jarvis underwent a significant FRAM (Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization) upgrade at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle, Washington, at a cost of $55 million. This upgrade extended her operational lifespan and enhanced her capabilities. The vessel continued her service until her decommissioning in October 2012, after which she was transferred to the Bangladesh Navy in early 2013 and renamed BNS Somudra Joy (F-28). During her transit to Bangladesh, she also provided aid in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in late 2013. The Jarvis's service history underscores her durability and versatility in maritime operations. Her notable rescue efforts, extensive patrols, and subsequent transfer abroad highlight her significance within U.S. Coast Guard history and her enduring role in international maritime cooperation.

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