United States Coast Guard Cutter "Eagle" Wood Engraving
Title
United States Coast Guard Cutter "Eagle" Wood Engraving
Description
The Eagle, a U.S. Coast Guard ship built in 1790, still serves as a training ship for US Coast Guard cadets today. Established on August 4, 1790 by Alexander Hamilton, the Coast Guard was the first militarized seagoing force in the country and it continues to influence the present-day landscape of New London.
Creator
John De Pol
Date
1976
Contributor
Jennifer Wilson
Format
Woodcut engraving
Files
Collection
Citation
John De Pol, “United States Coast Guard Cutter "Eagle" Wood Engraving,” Linda Lear Center Digital Collections and Exhibitions, accessed April 26, 2024, https://lc-digital.conncoll.edu/items/show/1494.