USCGC Spencer was a Treasury-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard that served between 1937 and 1974, seeing action during World War II. She was named for U.S. Treasury Secretary John Canfield
USCGC Spencer during World War II
A view from USCGC Spencer depth-charging U-175
Burial at sea ceremony aboard Spencer during World War II
The Treasury-class cutter was a group of seven high endurance cutters launched by the United States Coast Guard between 1936 and 1937. The class were called the "Treasury class" because they were each
USCGC Spencer (WPG-36)
…USCGC Spencer (WPG-36) was a Treasury-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard that served between 1937 and 1974, seeing action during World War II. She was named for U.S. Treasury Secretary…