The USCGC Mustang (WPB-1310) was an Island-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard, representing the tenth vessel of her class. Constructed at Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, Louisiana, she was commissioned on August 29, 1986, and served until her decommissioning on April 16, 2025. Named after Mustang Island along the Texas Gulf Coast, she was a multiple-role vessel primarily tasked with maritime safety and law enforcement. Measuring 110 feet (34 meters) in length, Mustang had a beam of 21 feet (6.4 meters) and a draft of approximately 7.3 feet (2.2 meters) as of 2020. Her full load displacement was around 165 tonnes (162 long tons; 182 short tons). The vessel's hull was constructed from high-strength steel, while the superstructure and major deck were made from aluminium, optimizing durability and weight. Powered by two Paxman Valenta 16 CM diesel engines producing a combined 5,760 horsepower at 1500 RPM, Mustang could reach maximum sustained speeds of 29.5 knots (54.6 km/h; 33.9 mph). She was equipped with two Caterpillar 99 kW diesel generators that could also serve as motor-generators. Her onboard systems included satellite navigation, collision avoidance, surface radar, and a Loran C system, supporting her operational capabilities over a range of 3,330 miles (2,890 nautical miles) with an endurance of five days. Her armament comprised a 25mm cannon, two 7.62mm M60 machine guns, and the capacity to mount two Browning .50 caliber machine guns. The crew complement consisted of sixteen personnel—two officers and fourteen enlisted members. Based in Seward, Alaska, Mustang operated primarily in the northern Gulf of Alaska throughout her service. Upon decommissioning, Mustang departed Ketchikan, Alaska, on May 14, 2025, along with two sister ships, Liberty and Naushon. The vessels were slated for transfer to the Colombian Navy via the Excess Defense Articles program, extending their maritime legacy beyond U.S. service. The Mustang’s operational history highlights her role in maritime safety and security in the northern Pacific region.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.