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Rescuing Mariners Using Revenue Cutters, Tugs, and Other Rescue Boats

Rescuing Mariners Using Revenue Cutters, Tugs, and Other Rescue Boats The Revenue Marine Service used sailing vessels called revenue cutters in times of war and for law enforcement in protecting our shores when it was first created during colonial times … Continue reading

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