U.S.C.G.C. Duane

National Register of Historic Places Nomination

Letter of Endorsement

July 1, 1998

THE COMMANDANT OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
WASHINGTON D.C 20593-0001

Dear Dr. Beeker,

Hank Rogers, the president of U.S.S. Spencer, C.G. Association, asked if I would offer my support to your efforts to nominate the cutters Bibb and Duane to the National Register. I am glad that he brought this matter to my attention, and I want you to know that I heartily endorse your efforts to recognize the importance of these two cutters to the history of the U.S. Coast Guard and the nation. The Bibb and the Duane, now part of a marine preserve off the coast of Florida, deserve to be on the Nation al Register. The inclusion of these historic vessels on the register will provide a lasting tribute to both the cutters and to those who sailed on board them. Your vigorous work to-date has meant a great deal to many of the men and women who have served their country on board our famed Secretary Class of cutters.

Good luck with your work and thank you for support of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Sincerely,

J.M. Loy

Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard

Dr. Charles Beeker
Director, Underwater Science
and Educational Resources
Indiana University
HPER Building
Bloomington, IN 47405

Letter of endorsement from Admiral J.M Loy, Commandant of the Coast Guard supporting nomination of Treasury class vessels Duane and Bibb for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

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