USCGC Bertholf (WMSL-750)

USCGC Bertholf is the lead ship of the U.S. Coast Guard's Legend-class national security cutters, designed for deepwater missions like drug interdiction and homeland security. Commissioned in 2008, it combines advanced sensors, weapons, and aviation capabilities to replace aging Hamilton-class cutters. Named after a former Coast Guard commandant, it has conducted notable operations, including intercepting drug submarines and patrolling the Taiwan Strait.