Welcome to the official page of Coast Guard Station Duluth based out of Duluth, Minnesota. Our missions include Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Ice Rescue, Recreational Boating Safety, Military Readiness, and Environmental Response. The land for Duluth Life Saving Station was donated by the City of Duluth to the Life Saving Service on June 19, 1866 for $1.00. This p
lot of land was known as Franklyn Square and was on the Minnesota Point. In the earlier days, the crew maintained a visual watch of the coast and were prepared to launch their boats to assist any vessel in distress. Under the Coast Guard, this can became the Duluth Lifeboat Station. Due to an increase of responsibilities, crew size, and an aging building, the Coast Guard opened the current station in 1958. The other facilities we share the base with are the Aids to Navigation Team and USCGC Alder. Learn more about the history of Station Duluth here:https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jul/03/2001772675/-1/-1/0/DULUTH.PDF
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