{"product_id":"uscg-cutter-eagle-the-legacy-of-the-coast-guards-flagship-9781493092628","title":"USCG Cutter Eagle: The Legacy of the Coast Guard's Flagship","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story of how the Coast Guard transformed a captured WWII ship into a national symbol and a platform for diplomacy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A fine book about an extraordinary sailing vessel.\" --Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Army at Dawn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and The Liberation Trilogy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUSCG Cutter \u003ci\u003eEagle\u003c\/i\u003e has been an integral part of the United States Coast Guard since her commissioning in 1946, serving as both a training ship and a representation of the Coast Guard's commitment to excellence. Originally built in Germany as the \u003ci\u003eHorst Wessel\u003c\/i\u003e and sailed under the Nazi flag, she was taken as a war prize after World War II and transformed into a vessel that reflects America's democratic ideals. \u003ci\u003eEagle \u003c\/i\u003etrains USCG Academy cadets, offering instruction in navigation, ship handling, and the rigors of life at sea. She embodies the hard work, discipline, and sacrifice that members of the Coast Guard dedicate to protecting the nation, often in less publicized yet critical roles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book traces \u003ci\u003eEagle\u003c\/i\u003e's history from her origins in WWII through nearly eight decades of U.S. service, told through the lens of cadet and crew experiences. It captures the transformative nature of life aboard, where young men and women confront the sea while learning to lead, endure hardship, and work together as a team. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeadership is a central theme in \u003ci\u003eEagle\u003c\/i\u003e's mission. Serving as a floating classroom, the ship cultivates leadership skills in future officers by teaching them to lead under pressure, make critical decisions, and motivate others in a demanding environment. Training aboard goes beyond military command--it prepares cadets for roles in diverse sectors, helping them meet the challenges of teamwork, resilience, and communication. The lessons prepare leaders for any career that requires purpose and the ability to guide others toward a goal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEagle\u003c\/i\u003e also represents a unique intersection between leadership and international diplomacy. She sails to ports around the world, participating in goodwill missions that promote cultural exchange, mutual respect, and cooperation among nations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs tensions rise and new challenges emerge, the need for skilled leaders has never been more pressing. \u003ci\u003eEagle\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a symbol of the Coast Guard's legacy; she is a tool for shaping leaders who can contribute to peacekeeping, crisis management, and cooperation across borders. In this sense, \u003ci\u003eEagle\u003c\/i\u003e embodies not just national pride but also a broader vision of global leadership and diplomacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Will Sofrin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lyons Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.01h x 7.01w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493092628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill Sofrin\u003c\/b\u003e is a master shipwright who has taught at MIT and has built boats for Billy Joel and Estée Lauder. As a former professional sailor and licensed captain, he has tracked more than 30,000 blue-water miles. Today he is a freelance writer for numerous maritime periodicals, continues to race sailboats, and explores the coast of California with his wife and daughter. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eAll Hands on Deck \u003c\/i\u003e(Abrams) and an advisor on the exhibit committee for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom its founding in 1887 through today, the \u003cb\u003eUSCG Alumni Association\u003c\/b\u003e connects Coast Guard Academy alumni across the generations to further their philanthropy and engagement with the Academy and beyond. Their proud and connected alumni, cadet, and Academy communities thrive as leaders of character in service to their peers, the Coast Guard, and humanity.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Will Sofrin \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48483853140125,"sku":"9781493092628","price":29.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_743cf4ae-ef85-480f-b8eb-0bdb6a10b74c.jpg?v=1782289384","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/uscg-cutter-eagle-the-legacy-of-the-coast-guards-flagship-9781493092628","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}