The English term COAST GUARD describes a paramilitary force to protect coastal waters. By far the largest Coast Guard in the world is the U.S. Coast Guard, it corresponds in size, its fleet and its equipment to a full-fledged navy. During World War I and World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard was subordinated to the U.S. Navy, after changing affiliations, it has been part of the Department of Homeland Security since 2003.
For historical reasons, she still calls her ships CUTTERS. These ships are described here in detail, class by class, and photographically documented.
With 368 b/w and color photos, as well as tables.