MORNING ROLL CALL L JUNE 2026

USCGC Eagle (WIX-327), known as “America’s Tall Ship,” was built in Hamburg, Germany in 1936 as the training vessel Horst Wessel. Awarded to the United States as a war reparation after World War II, she was commissioned into the U.S. Coast Guard in 1946 and has since trained generations of cadets at sea. Today, the 295-foot barque remains the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service and serves as a symbol of seamanship, tradition, and international goodwill.

Photo credit: Max Mudie

Not many peeps hanging out on the front porch, but I get it -- too hot. 🥵

However, it is not too hot for Trudy the turtle to show up for a daily snack or two.  Yep, good ol' Trudy is back!  Still hanging in there after 3... maybe 4... years now. 🐢

--- Trudy enjoys her breakfast. Nothing like a shrimp cocktail (for kitties).

--- Trudy enjoys shreds as much as the furkids do.

Terence is new guy to the porch. 🐢

Yep, just met Terence this year.  Today was his second visit and he was a hungry turtle.  He stuck around for seconds. 🤗

~~~~Newbie Terence checking out the fare.

~~~~Terence loves the all-time favorite - shreds in gravy.