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Figure 3. Purchased in 1948 from Coast Guard surplus stocks, the speedy 83-foot 

 M. V. "Albacore" is employed by the Bureau of Patrol in Pacific Ocean waters between 

 Monterey and the Oregon state line. It is equipped with radar, radio-telephone, and other 

 up-to-date marine equipment. Power is provided by twin 500 horsepower diesel engines. 

 The second vessel to bear the name, the "Albacore's" home port is San Francisco 



(liesel enfrines. This vessel will have a complement of six men, and a 

 cruising radius of 1,200 miles. It will be capable of remaining at sea 

 for the longer period of time necessary in the patrol of ocean waters 

 of the north coast. Tlie bureau has been lacking in patrol of these waters 

 for a number of years. This vessel will be in operation early in the fall 

 of 1948. 



Two 63-foot aircraft rescue vessels were purchased near the close 

 of the biennium. These vessels will replace two of the 45-foot boats which 

 have been in service since 1937, and which will be sold because of obso- 

 lescence. The fast 63-foot vessels are equipped with two 630-horsepower 

 gas engines, radio and radar, and will be used principally in southern 

 waters for policing closed areas. These boats have been named the "Blue- 

 fin" and the "Marlin." 



The 2G-foot twin engine patrol boat "Skipjack" was purchased in 

 June, .1947, and is used for coast and harbor patrol on the south coast 

 and Catalina Island. 



Two small 23-foot Chris-Craft boats were purchased in June, 1947 ; 

 one, the "Bass," was stationed at IMillerton Lake and early this year 

 transferred to the Sacramento River for patrol of that area ; the other, 

 the "Grunion," is stationed at San Pedro, and is used on pollution and 

 other inshore patrol. 



Considerable difficulty has been experienced in securing automotive 

 equipment for field work, caused largely by the inability of the suppliers 

 to make deliveries. Ten jeeps were purchased at the close of the fiscal 

 year. Two were placed in charge of each assistant chief. Should this type 

 of equipment prove satisfactory, additions will be requested in the next 

 budget. 



