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…
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…
July 29, 2016 – Old Coast Guard crew recall Arctic mission aboard Bramble. Six members of the 1957 Coast Guard expedition through the fabled Northwest Passage at the top of North America were aboard the Bramble and reminiscing. The Bramble was part of the expedition, along with the Coast Guard cutters Spar and Storis. Two…