The U.S. Coast Guard graciously provided a first-class tour of their “Keeper Class” cutter, the “Henry Blake.” The “Blake” is named for the first lightkeeper at New Dungeness Lighthouse and was moored at Everett Naval Base. A thrilling guided tour of the unique vessel was personally provided by Commanding Officer, Roy Brubaker. Visitors were briefed on the “Blake’s” exclusive Aids-to-Navigation role in maintaining the enormous buoys that provide safe and secure navigation of Puget Sound waterways. The detailed tour covered every aspect of the ship from its technologically advanced guidance systems to the enormous cranes and chains used to hoist the buoys on and off the deck.