A-Z Solomon's Compass Style: Susquehanna
Welcome A-Z bloggers!
And everyone else, of course :)
My A-Z posts are all about my new book, SOLOMON'S COMPASS.
Read the A post to learn who AJ is.
That would be the USCGC Susquehanna.
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Susquehanna.
Oh, this is AJ, btw.
In our story of SOLOMON'S COMPASS, Taylor Campbell is captain of the Susquehanna.
Carol said I have to tell you that in the real world there is no Coast Guard cutter named Susquehanna, but like the Point Boats on P Day, it is an amalgamation of the 13 Famous Class cutters.
One of the Famous Class cutters is the Campbell. As in Taylor Campbell. Carol also said I have to tell you that choosing Taylor's last name was no accident. This is the Campbell.
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The Famous Class cutters all have the same construction, meaning all of them look like this one, from the Wiki Commons, being replenished by a Navy helicopter.
You can find more information and a list of the Famous Class cutters here. And more information about the Campbell here. They all have interesting histories, but the Campbell's is especially interesting.
Since it's A-Z and you may only have time for pictures, check these on the USCGC Mohawk page. The Mohawk is one of the Campbell's Famous Class sister ships - like the Susquehanna.
Comments
Yvonne,
Elizabeth, one day Carol sat us down and told us all the stories behind our story. We tried to be a little nicer to her after that.
Thank you, Yvonne. We're glad you like what's going on here at the Tiki Hut.
Carol was especially close to this story, Theresa. She thinks that's probably the reason it took her so long to write it.
You have to be between the ages of 17 and 27 to join the Coast Guard, Teresa. They will extend the age limit to 32 for a few special programs, both officer and enlisted.
It's amazing what all the services do and the opportunities they offer, Julie L. Carol said thank you.
Julie F, Carol said you'll still find true details in her next book, but probably not like that.
DWei, we can't all know about everything. I can list a lot of things I know nothing about.
Lee, Carol told me many Coast Guard cutters have been named after rivers, especially East Coast rivers. So she chose a river name she liked that hadn't been used.
Linda K, Carol's laughing. She said that's what happens after being a Coastie Spouse for a while.
Robin and Luanne - Glad you like the name choices.
Bish - I just looked on the USCG site. The cutter down there is in San Juan, but there are two two 25-foot rapid response boats in St. Thomas, according to the site. Those little orange-rimmed boats can go really fast and reach a problem in a hurry. Plus the air station in Borinquen, PR. Like everyone else, the Coast Guard is strapped for funds.
Jan - Obviously, I couldn't resist :)
I like the blending you've done. The name might not be real but the details are so it seems like the real deal - like what you did with the town.
VR Barkowski
I love the look of these vessels and how agile they are in getting their job done by getting where they need to be at a moments notice.
Nah, Laura, she was helping me. I didn't know all those answers. Glad you like her blending.
LOL, Jeff! See my answer to Laura right above this one. We have a good working relationship.
I don't have any idea, VR. I remember Carol saying the Famous Class of cutters were all named in honor of other cutters that had been involved in something historic. So I'm guessing that's probably the #1 reason. I think she said this is either the fifth or sixth USCGC Campbell.
Helena, I'll make sure Carol sees your comment.
Carol lived in New York a few times. She loved living there. I'll tell her about your uncle. Small world.
I'm sure you're right, EC, except each one of us provided at least one unexpected thing each that threw her for loops. We loved doing that and watching her squirm.
Campbell is an excellent name.
Heather