Coast Guard on Elliott Bay

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Coast Guard on Elliott Bay

Posted: 1/26/2014 8:37:58 PM EDT

Do these forces always escort the ferries in and out of their berths?
Or were my observations for a few days last week of training exercises and not an everyday occurrence?
They sure don't seem to mind their pictures being taken.

Posted: 1/26/2014 8:57:21 PM EDT

[#1]

That's 'cuz you don't see the .50's and other assorted fun stuff observing you and everyone else.
USCG is more than you know...be wary.

Posted: 1/27/2014 1:45:41 AM EDT

[#2]

More than likely exercises. My be a threat they stepped up on but more than likely not.

Posted: 1/27/2014 3:00:07 PM EDT

[#3]

Every once in a while the Coast Guard will escort ferries from dock to dock.
The Ferries fall under the Coast Guard even though they are part of the state transportation system.

Posted: 1/28/2014 5:14:13 AM EDT

[#4]

Shortly after 9/11 they escorted every ferry trip. Very expensive proposition. Escorts were changed to random days/times/routes.

It would be cheaper to put 2 coasties on each ferry, with light machine guns.

Posted: 1/28/2014 8:08:45 AM EDT

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too scary for locals scared of own shadows.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Coast Guard on Elliott Bay

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