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SHIELD: Dark blue, red and white are traditionally used by the Coast Guard; gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement and red denotes valor. The ship’s wheel represents guidance and leadership while highlighting its search and rescue missions. The Seneca Indian recalls the ship’s namesake.<br> | |||
CREST: The torch symbolizes truth and knowledge. The dagger commemorates the sacrifices of the first SENECA during one of the most heroic and tragic rescue attempts in maritime history. The weapon also underscores the ship’s law enforcement and military duties.<br> | |||
SUPPORTERS: The supporters represent the officers and enlisted men of the original SENECA crew. LTJG Fletcher W. Brown, led the heroic attempt to save the torpedoed British Steamer WELLINGTON. Jimmy Nevins, an enlisted man, begged to be one of the eighteen to board the WELLINGTON and lost his life in the salvage attempt.<br> | |||
MOTTO: The motto honors the past and the professionalism and expertise of each crew member. | |||
Approved by Commander, US Coast Guard Atlantic Area, December 1995. The Institute of Heraldry, October 2003 | |||
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[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]:Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Navy heraldry]] | [[Category:Navy heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1995]] | |||