USC&GS Marinduque
USC&GS Marinduque in the Philippine Islands. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | Marinduque |
| Namesake | The island of Marinduque in the Philippine Islands |
| Owner | Philippine Insular Government |
| Operator |
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| Cost | $67,673.42 (USD) |
| Laid down | probably 1902 |
| Launched | probably 1902 |
| Completed | Delivered Manila 18 April 1903 |
| Acquired | by Coast & Geodetic Survey November 1, 1905 |
| Commissioned | 1905 |
| Decommissioned | September 20, 1932 |
| Identification | Signal: MCLF |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Survey ship |
| Tonnage | 411 GRT |
| Displacement | 345 tons |
| Length | 132 ft (40.2 m) Registered |
| Beam | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Draft | 10.2 ft (3.1 m) |
| Propulsion | Steam engine, 2 screws |
| Speed | 8 kn (9.2 mph; 15 km/h) |
| Complement | 9 officers, 37 men |
USC&GS Marinduque was a steamer, owned by the Philippine Insular Government, that served exclusively in the Philippines. The ship was purchased by the Philippine Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation to support both government logistical and administrative travel needs as well as the usual functions of a coast guard vessel. The vessel was transferred to the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey serving as a survey ship from 1905 to 1932. Marinduque and Romblon were sister ships, both built in Japan.