Marine Safety Unit Portland
6767 N. Basin Ave.
Portland, OR 97217-3992
Tel: (503) 240-9310
USCGC Bluebell
USCGC BLUEBELL is one of only two 100 foot Inland Buoy Tenders (WLI) currently in service in the U.S. Coast Guard. She was built by the Birchfield Boiler Co. in Tacoma, Washington in September 28, 1944 and was commissioned April 4, 1945. The cutter is currently home ported in Portland, Oregon. Her primary mission is servicing Aids to Navigation (ATON) in an area of responsiblity covering 500 river miles. The BLUEBELL crew consists of 15 active duty Coast Guard members.