Following a 7 month overhaul in Baltimore, Md, the Coast Guard Cutter Grand Isle and her crew returned to her homeport of Gloucester on Friday.
The Grand Isle is a 110-foot Island Class Patrol Boat.
Major work completed on the Grand Isle included the replacement of one diesel engine, two new shafts, two new propellers, two new rudders, two new stabilizing fins, a new reverse osmosis system (used to turn salt water into potable water), and a replacement of over 530-square feet of the hull. The total cost for the 30-week project was approximately $2.7 million.
“It’s great to have them back,” said Lt. Joe Klinker, the 1st Coast Guard District public affairs officer. “Our cutters provide a persistent presence throughout the maritime domain. With the Grand Isle back in Gloucester, that means one more crew working with the fishing fleets, one more ship protecting the ports, and one more opportunity for someone when they need us most.”
Grand Isle was saluted by a Gloucester fireboat and welcomed by Mayor Carolyn Kirk, District Commander Rear Admiral Daniel Neptun, Sector Boston Commander Captain John Healy, and Commander Thomas S. Morkan as well as the families and friends of the crew.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Money well spent. Let’s hope she can remain a comforting and an at-the-ready, but inactive historical symbol of pride for a long and safe and prosperous time for the seafarers. Thanks for her current-day info so we can remember to appreciate her in peaceful times as well as in times of peril. Good visuals.
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Welcome home!
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Welcome home boys! Glad to see that beautiful boat cruising past the house again!
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