The "Eagle," U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Title
The "Eagle," U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Subject
The Eagle training vessel at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London
Description
Photographic postcard of the Eagle, training barque used by the U.S. Coast Guard for training cadets in sailing skills at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn. The reverse of the postcard provides a brief history of the 295-foot vessel.
Creator
U.S. Coast Guard (photo credit)
Publisher
The New London News Co., New London, Conn.
Contributor
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc., in Boston, responsible for Plastichrome printing technology
Original Format
postcard
Physical Dimensions
3.5"x5.5"
- Date Added
- November 13, 2017
- Collection
- New London Postcards
- Item Type
- Still Image
- Tags
- Colourpicture Publishers, Eagle (sailing vessel), New London (Conn.), New London News Co., Plastichrome, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Citation
- U.S. Coast Guard (photo credit), “The "Eagle," U.S. Coast Guard Academy,” Linda Lear Center Digital Collections and Exhibitions, accessed May 7, 2026, https://omeka.conncoll.edu/items/show/1197.