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HAMILTON CLASS COAST GUARD

The Hamilton-class cutter used to be the largest class of vessel in the United States Coast Guard. They were built with aluminum superstructure and welded steel hull which has V cross section to give the ships the ability to stay afloat longer after suffering damage. They were the first U.S. military vessels with combination diesel or gas turbine operation. Because of their endurance and capabilities, the Hamilton-class cutters commonly deployed with Carrier Battle Groups.  

Hamilton class

The Hamilton-class cutters were designed and built during the Cold War, due to this they have the capability to find, track and destroy enemy submarines. When constructed, they were armed with 5"/38 naval gun, two 81 mm mortars, two .50 caliber machine guns, two MK 10 Hedgehogs, two MK 32 torpedo tube systems, and Nixie torpedo countermeasures. During the 1980s and 1990s the cutters were modernized under the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM) program, during this they replaced the 5"/38 gun with the MK 75 76 mm naval gun, upgraded the MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes to Mod 7, and upgraded the cutters air and surface search radars, sonar, electronic surveillance measures (ESM) suite and installed MK 36 SRBOC launchers. 

Hamilton class cutter

Harpoon anti-ship missiles were fitted to multiple cutters of the class but only the USCGC Mellon fired harpoon missile in January 1990. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the joint Navy/USCG board decided there was no military threat to require the installation of anti-ship missiles and anti-submarine weapons on board cutters, and subsequently removed the weapons. After the removal of the ASW weapons, the Coast Guard installed MK 38 25 mm chain guns on both sides of each cutter. Missile defense is handled by the MK 36 launchers and the Phalanx CIWS.

Hamilton class model

This primarily wood model of the Hamilton class coast guard ship is 24" long x 11" tall x 4" wide (1/200 scale) $2,775 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $300 flat rate. This model is in stock and can be shipped within five business days. Let us know the name of the ship and its number and we'll make them on the model for you.

We can build the Hamilton -class ships at other standard scales such as 1/144 (34" long), 1/96 (48" long), 1/87, 1/72. Email us for quotes.

Hamilton class coast guard

When you are choosing a reputable builder for your favorite Coast Guard model, look for large photos showing details to verify if a model is worth the title "museum quality" as wildly claimed by many. Use a large-screen device. A phone is too small and all models appear the same or different marginally. And do not forget to look for photos of all angles. Railings, propellers, ladders, boats, radars... All these intricate details take much more time to make and require higher skill. Remember that a model that looks good from afar but might disappoint big time when held in your hands (the two-foot test.)

We can build any of the Hamilton class below:

USCGC Hamilton (WHEC-715)
USCGC Dallas (WHEC-716)
USCGC Mellon (WHEC-717)
USCGC Chase (WHEC-718)
USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719)
USCGC Sherman (WHEC-720)
USCGC Gallatin (WHEC-721)
USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722)
USCGC Rush (WHEC-723)
USCGC Munro (WHEC-724)
USCGC Jarvis (WHEC-725)
USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726)

For more accurate Coast Guard models from ModelShipMaster, please click here: https://www.modelshipmaster.com/products/Coastguard/index.htm


Learn more about the USCG Hamilton-class cutter here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton-class_cutter