Sen. Murray celebrates the launching of the Coast Guard's new 85' Fast Patrol Boat. (L-R: Jason Martinson of Guardian Marine, Sen. Murray, Ted Roe & Bob Beal of Oregon Iron Works, and Coast Guard Admiral Erroll Brown.) With top speeds of up to 45 knots, it's the fastest boat of its size in the Coast Guard inventory. It can outrun drug smugglers and support homeland security. Sen. Murray secured $4.65 million in last year's Transportation Appropriations bill to make the launch possible. (09/06/02)

Friday, September 6, 2002

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