Coast Guard Search And Rescue.

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    Search and Rescue (SAR) is one of the Coast Guard's oldest missions.

    • True
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U. S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (ASCC) is the only Coast Guard aviation facility in the Northeast. Take our quiz to find out how smart you are about Coast Guard search and rescue operations.

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  • 2. 

    The 110-foot Woods Hole-based cutter, the Sanibel, was placed on duty in New York Harbor after the 9/11 attacks.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because after the 9/11 attacks, the 110-foot Woods Hole-based cutter, the Sanibel, was assigned to duty in New York Harbor. This suggests that the Sanibel was deployed to assist with security and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the attacks.

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  • 3. 

    In December 2012, the Coast Guard rescued 35 endangered sea turtles.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because it states that in December 2012, the Coast Guard rescued 35 endangered sea turtles. This implies that the Coast Guard did indeed rescue the sea turtles during that time period, indicating that the statement is accurate.

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  • 4. 

    Where is the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (ASCC) located?

    • Cape Cod Community College

    • Harwich Marina

    • Macmillan Wharf, Provincetown

    • Massachusetts Military Reservation

    Correct Answer
    A. Massachusetts Military Reservation
    Explanation
    The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (ASCC) is located at the Massachusetts Military Reservation.

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  • 5. 

    The Coast Guard Cutter Seneca is a boat equipped to rescue large boats.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because the Coast Guard Cutter Seneca is specifically designed and equipped to perform search and rescue operations for larger boats. This implies that the boat has the necessary capabilities, such as size, power, and equipment, to effectively rescue and assist larger vessels in distress.

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  • 6. 

    The most famous Cape Cod Coast Guard rescue was the Pendleton.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    BM1 Bernard Webber and his all-volunteer crew of three ventured out over the Chatham, Massachusetts bar in a 36-foot wooden motorized lifeboat in 60-foot seas and 70-knot wind and rescued 32 crewmen from the stricken tank vessel Pendleton on Feb. 18. 1952.

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  • 7. 

    How many helicopters does the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (ASCC) have?

    • Two

    • Four

    • Six

    • Eight

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (ASCC) has four helicopters and three jets.

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  • 8. 

    What year did the Revenue Cutter Service combine with the U.S. Lifesaving Service to create the Coast Guard?

    • 1790

    • 1860

    • 1899

    • 1915

    Correct Answer
    A. 1915
    Explanation
    In 1915, the Revenue Cutter Service combined with the U.S. Lifesaving Service to create the Coast Guard. This merger was a significant step in the history of maritime law enforcement and search and rescue operations in the United States. The newly formed Coast Guard became responsible for a wide range of duties, including protecting coastal waters, enforcing maritime laws, and saving lives at sea. This consolidation allowed for better coordination and efficiency in carrying out these vital tasks.

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    How many people were rescued in 1991 during the "Perfect Storm" by a 205-foot rescue cutter, the Tamaroa?

    • One

    • Three

    • Five

    • Seven

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    The 205-foo5 rescue cutter rescued seven people during the 1991 storm that took the lives of the crew of the Andrea Gail, a swordfishing boat from Gloucester. The "Tam" rescued three people aboard the sailboat Satori off Nantucket and was sent back out to search for a downed National Guard helicopter. One helicopter crewman died, but four were plucked from the water.

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    What year was Bear, a golden retriever and the Coast Guard's much-loved mascot, laid to rest?

    • 1988

    • 1995

    • 2000

    • 2005

    Correct Answer
    A. 2000
    Explanation
    Cutter Bear of the Coast joined the station in 1998 and in his younger years would accompany the crew on rescue boat missions. He died at the age of 13 in 2000. He always greeted everyone with a wagging tail and a big smile.

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