The 1939 Oakland built Hollyhock Class Lighthouse Tender USCGC Fir (WLM-212) seen moored in Stockton, United States, undergoing restoration as a floating museum on August 20th, 2023.

Originally built classified as a Coast Guard Cutter for the United States Coast Guard as USCGC Fir (WAGL 212) in 1939, her checkered career included service in World War II patrolling the Washington and Oregon coasts and rescuing dozens in different maritime casualties. Reclassified in 1965 as a USCGC Fir (WLM-212), she was retired in 1990. Several failed attempts to restore her as a museum have commenced since under different owners, she is currently owned by the The Lighthouse Project LLC, which purchased her and commenced restoration efforts in 2017. Put up for sale in 2023, who knows what the future hold for this classic ship.

Sister Ships: USCGC Hollyhock (WAGL 220) and USCGC Walnut

Robert Worby photo with copyright, uploaded with his permission.