File:USCGC-SENECA-(WMEC906) COA.png

Summary[edit]

DescriptionUSCGC-SENECA-(WMEC906) COA.png	English: USCG Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) Coat Of Arms
Date	16 June 1984
Source	US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	English: United States Coast Guard
Permission (Reusing this file)	Public domainPublic domainfalsefalse This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. Deutsch ∙ English ∙ فارسی ∙ 日本語 ∙ русский ∙ +/− – English: US Army Institute of Heraldry

Blazon[edit]

• SHIELD: Quarterly Argent and Gules, a ship’s wheel Or surmounted by a silhouette of a Seneca Indian head Sable.

• CREST: From a wreath Argent and Gules, a demi-torch enflamed Proper surmounted by a dagger palewise point down Sable.

• SUPPORTERS: On dexter, a representation of LTJG Fletcher W. Brown and on sinister, Jimmy Nevins.

• MOTTO: A bipartite scroll Azure doubled Gules inscribed “A TRADITION OF HONOR” “A LEGACY OF ACTION” Argent.

• SEAL: The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white disk enclosed by a dark blue border edged on the outside with gold rope and inscribed “USCGC SENECA” above and “WMEC 906” below in gold.

Symbolism[edit]

• SHIELD:

1. Dark blue, red and white are traditionally used by the Coast Guard; gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement and red denotes valor.
2. The ship’s wheel represents guidance and leadership while highlighting its search and rescue missions.
3. The Seneca Indian recalls the ship’s namesake.

• CREST:

1. The torch symbolizes truth and knowledge.
2. The dagger commemorates the sacrifices of the first SENECA during one of the most heroic and tragic rescue attempts in maritime history.
3. The weapon also underscores the ship’s law enforcement and military duties.

• SUPPORTERS:

1. The supporters represent the officers and enlisted men of the original SENECA crew.
2. LTJG Fletcher W. Brown, led the heroic attempt to save the torpedoed British Steamer WELLINGTON.
3. Jimmy Nevins, an enlisted man, begged to be one of the eighteen to board the WELLINGTON and lost his life in the salvage attempt.

• MOTTO: The motto honors the past and the professionalism and expertise of each crew member.