As you are aware, there are still limited updates available for the USCGC BRAMBLE, and the updates to the website are not a regular occurrence. A look at the Google Maps website today shows the vessel remains at the MARS facility in Houma, LA. However, when compared to the previous Google Maps image dated 2023…
We apologize for the lack of updates regarding the USCGC Bramble over the last 18 months or so. As you can imagine some personal, local, as well as global, issues have prevented getting around to posting information on this site. For those unaware, the Bramble was sold on December 4th, 2019, by court order, to…
The retired U.S. Coast Guard cutter Bramble could be repeating its historic 1957 voyage through the Northwest Passage. In a news release, Robert Klingler of Marine City said he has sold the Bramble to Tom Clarke, who is president of Kissito Healthcare Inc. in Roanoke, Virginia. According to the news release, Clarke plans to prepare the ship…
Sept 16 -18, 2016: USCGC Bramble took a trip down the St Clair River to the City of Algonac, MI. Participating in this historic trip were three (3) VIP Crew members of the 1957 Northwest Passage; Mr. James O. Hiller (USCGC Storis), Mr. Charles F. Schmitzer III (USCGC Storis ), Mr. Richard A. Juge (USCGC Storis). At the…