The USCGC Gallatin was a United States Coast Guard high endurance cutter that served from 1969 to 2014. Named after former Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, the ship had a distinguished career in drug interdiction efforts, search and rescue missions, and law enforcement activities. Commissioned during the Vietnam War, the cutter was involved in various operations, including the Cuban and Haitian migrations, as well as hurricane response efforts. The USCGC Gallatin was also part of international operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. In 2013, the cutter was decommissioned and transferred to the Nigerian Navy, where it was renamed NNS Okpabana. The ship continued its service in Africa, conducting patrols, anti-piracy missions, and participating in multinational exercises. Overall, the USCGC Gallatin/NNS Okpabana played a significant role in maritime security and enforcement operations throughout its service history.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.