1882:	An Act of Congress (22 Stat. L., 55, 58), in an attempt to protect the Lifesaving Service from the evils of the "spoils System." declared that "the appointments of District superintendents, inspectors, and keepers and crews of life-saving stations shall be made solely with reference to their fitness and without reference to their political or party affilations
1932:	Northern Pacific Halibut Act re-enacted Act of 7 June 1924, after Convention with Canada and made it unlawful to catch halibut between 1st November and 15th February each year in territorial waters of United States and Canada and on high seas, extending westerly from them, including Bering Sea.  Coast Guard enforced.
1942:	Coast Guard plane V-167 rescued two from torpedoed freighter.
1942:	Coast Guard prewar search and rescue procedure discontinued for security reasons.
1943:	CG-58012 exploded and sank off Manomet Point, MA.  No lives lost.