USRC Active (1867)

The USRC Active was a United States Revenue Cutter built in 1867. She served in the Pacific Northwest, primarily based out of ports in Washington Territory (later the state of Washington). Her duties included enforcing customs laws, suppressing smuggling, aiding vessels in distress, and enforcing federal laws related to navigation and fisheries. Active's service life occurred during a period of significant growth and development in the Pacific Northwest, and she played a role in establishing federal authority in the region. Specific details of her construction, dimensions, and operational history can be found in official records of the Revenue Cutter Service and subsequent U.S. Coast Guard archives.