The USCGC Atalanta (WPC-102) was a 165-foot steel-hulled, diesel-powered patrol vessel belonging to the Thetis-class of the United States Coast Guard. Launched on June 16, 1934, at the Lake Union Dry Dock & Machine Works in Seattle, she was one of a total of 18 ships in her class. Commissioned on September 20, 1934, Atalanta was initially assigned to Seattle, Washington, where she carried out a variety of missions including rescue operations, law enforcement, and annual patrols in the Bering Sea. Constructed with a steel hull and powered by diesel engines, the vessel was designed for durability and operational versatility in the challenging conditions of the northern Pacific. Her service primarily involved safeguarding maritime activities, enforcing laws, and supporting search and rescue efforts in the region. In September 1942, amidst World War II, Atalanta was transferred to the United States Navy’s Western Sea Frontier, reflecting her strategic importance. During this period, she undertook convoy escort and patrol duties, becoming one of the early ships in what was referred to as the "Alaskan Navy," contributing to wartime maritime security in the northern Pacific theater. After nearly 16 years of service, the USCGC Atalanta was decommissioned on August 1, 1950. She was subsequently placed in mothballs at the Coast Guard’s mooring in Kennydale, Renton, Washington. Her final disposition occurred on December 7, 1954, when she was sold to Birchfield Boiler, Inc., of Tacoma, Washington, for $7,156. The vessel’s operational history highlights her role in maritime law enforcement, rescue, and wartime patrols, marking her as a notable part of the Coast Guard’s Arctic and Pacific operations during the mid-20th century.

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