Former Nazi Training Ship Visiting Port of L.A.
A 295-foot sailing ship once used to train Nazi cadets in fascist Germany will sail into the Port of Los Angeles on August 1 under its new banner as "America's Tall Ship."
The Cutter Eagle, owned and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard since 1946, will be open for public tours from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
The ship will be moored at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 87 for the tours.
*photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard
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