The U.S. Coast Guard Through History
1790
4, August-President George Washington signed the Tariff Act that authorized the construction of ten vessels, referred to as "Cutters" to enforce federal Tariff and Trade Laws.
1915
The Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Life Saving Service and became the U.S. Coast Guard.
1939
President Franklin Roosevelt transferred the Light House Service to the Coast Guard, putting it in charge of Maritime Navigation.
1946
Congress transferred Merchant Marine Licensing and vessel safety to the Coast Guard.
1967
The Coast Guard is transferred to the Department of Transportation.
2003
The Coast Guard is transferred again, this time to the Department of Homeland Security, where it currently serves.
Today
The Coast Guard enforces the nations laws at sea, protects the marine environment, guards the nations coast line and all ports, and provides vital life saving services.
In time of war or at the Presidents orders
The U.S. Coast Guard serves as part of the U.S. Navy.
Begining at the Flag Pole, locate the following Coast Guardsmen's plaques to get the required information.
Hint #1: look for Coast Guard emblems on the plaques.
FINAL CO-ORDINANCE
N 46 11. A B C
W 123 50. D E F
Hint #2: No more than a wall apart.
Peter R. Kelleher.......... 3rd and 4th numbers in year of Birth. A B.
Gordon Sussex ............ 3rd number in year of Birth C.
Larry Kotila ................ 2nd and 3rd numbers in year of Birth. D E.
Melvin Hirahara ......... Last number in year of birth F.
Extra Credit: Kenneth Watts, because he was my friend.
Hint #3: Final location hint: Reflect on Falling Objects..
My hope is: That all of you walk away with the Cache and greater knowledge of the world around us.