USCGC Gentian
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For other ships of the same name, see ARC San Andres
USCGC Gentian (WLB-290), a Cactus- or A-class buoy tender was built by Zenith Dredge of Duluth, Minnesota. Her keel was laid 3 October 1941, launched 23 May 1942, and commissioned 3 November 1942.
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United States | |
Name | USCGC Gentian (WLB-290) |
Owner | United States Coast Guard |
Builder | Zenith Dredge Company[1] |
Laid down | 3 October 1941 |
Launched | 23 May 1942 |
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Reclassified | WIX-290 September 1999 |
Fate | Transferred to the Colombian Navy on 15 October 2007 |
Colombia | |
Name | ARC San Andrés (PO-45) |
Owner | Colombian Coast Guard |
Acquired | 15 October 2007 |
Status | Active |
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Class and type | 180-A |
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Beam | 37 ft 1 in (11.30 m) |
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Propulsion | 1 × electric motor; single screw; 1,000 shp (750 kW) |
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