Great job. The hull is one of six lightships built for the USCG from 1946-1952. The 189, 196, 604, 605, 612 and 613. basically Sister ships. Each had different propulsion. The 613 differed due to it tripod style mast similar to lightships of the U.K.
During research I believe on the LS 189 had a Fog Bell on deck where as the other five did not.
LS 189 DIAMOND . LS 196 UMATILLA, WLV 612 on left,WLV 613 on right. WLV 612 , NANTUCKET , WLV 612 SAN FRANCISCO, WLV 612 PORTLAND, WLV 613 NANTUCKET
Lightship WAL 605 Overfalls by Jond - based on Bluejacket Shipcrafters kit Nantucket - 1:98
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1901 - Present Day
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Great job. The hull is one of six lightships built for the USCG from 1946-1952. The 189, 196, 604, 605, 612 and 613. basically Sister ships. Each had different propulsion. The 613 differed due to it tripod style mast similar to lightships of the U.K.
During research I believe on the LS 189 had a Fog Bell on deck where as the other five did not.
LS 189 DIAMOND . LS 196 UMATILLA, WLV 612 on left,WLV 613 on right. WLV 612 , NANTUCKET , WLV 612 SAN FRANCISCO, WLV 612 PORTLAND, WLV 613 NANTUCKET