Description
The United States Lifesaving Service (ULSS) established its Cleveland station in 1875. In 1897, that station was relocated to the West Pier at the entrance to the Cuyahog River. In 1940, the old ULSS building was replaced with the modern version that still can be seen at the river’s entrance today. In those times, the new building was revered as one of the “most modern structural designs for lifeboat stations on the Great Lakes.”
In 1976 the Coast Guard moved the station from the West Pier to the pier on East 9th Street, the current location of the station today. The station was housed in several World War II era buildings, until recently when construction began work on new facilities for the base. On the October 16, 2012, the first phase of construction was completed and Station Cleveland Harbor took residence in their new facility.
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Cleveland is the Coast Guard operational command that provides marine safety, security, and environmental protection oversight, compliance, and enforcement in northeast Ohio on Lake Erie and its tributaries. MSU Cleveland’s area of responsibility spans from the Ohio/Pennsylvania border to Vermillion, OH, and includes the Port of Cleveland, as well as the economically crucial Cuyahoga River.
The obvers features a photo insert of the units unique bull dog design and the coast guard cutter pin. The reverse highlights the modern coast guard seal with crisp blue and red enamel. The coin is minted from solid bronze, and finished with a shiny black nickel.
Each coin measures 1 3/4 inch (44mm) in diameter.
Ranger Industries is proud to bring to our customers this unique and creative design, found here at store.rangercoin.com or by contacting us directly.
