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Revenue Cutter | Early Ancestors of Today’s Coast Guard Cutters. Immediately after the American Revolutionary War, the new United States was struggling to stay afloat financially. National income was desperately needed, and the government determined that a great deal of this income would come from import tariffs. Because of rampant smuggling, the need was immediate for strong enforcement of tariff laws, and on the 4th of August 1790, the United States Congress, urged on by Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, created the Revenue-Marine, later renamed the Revenue Cutter Service by act of 31 July 1894.
Under the enabling legislation that authorized the Revenue-Marine, the “System of Cutters”, consisting of ten vessels were initially ordered and constructed. They were to be assigned along the East Coast from New Hampshire to Georgia. Between 1790 and 1798, the Revenue-Marine was the only armed maritime service of the United States. On 28 January 1915, the service was merged by an act of Congress with the United States Life-Saving Service to form the United States Coast Guard.
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Paint Kit Contents:
Thinner (1 oz)
Clear
Primer
Flat Black
Flat White
Copper
Italian Dark Brown
LOA: 19″
Scale: 1/4″=1′
Finished Model: $1,450.00
A Revenue Cutter, was a type of vessel used by the United States Revenue Cutter Service in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These cutters were primarily used for patrolling and enforcing maritime laws, such as preventing smuggling and collecting customs duties.
The first Revenue Cutter was the Massachusetts, which was launched in 1791. It was a 50-foot vessel equipped with cannons and muskets for defense. The primary purpose of these cutters was to protect the revenue of the new nation, as the United States was heavily reliant on tariffs and duties for its income.
In the early years, the Revenue Cutters were made of wood and were designed for speed and maneuverability.
These early versions of the Coast Guard cutters were used for a variety of tasks, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and even military operations. They were crucial in protecting the nation’s coastlines and waterways, as well as promoting safety and security in the maritime industry.
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