Saving History,
 Serving ​Veterans,
 Supp​orting Community

Harnessing the power of a retired USCG cutter for continued humanitarian service.

The Acushnet Project Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a unique and multifaceted approach to supporting veterans. Our mission is to continue the legacy of the Acushnet, a vessel that has saved countless lives, by offering housing, job training, and a sense of purpose that veterans desperately need.  

Follow us on this journey 

Did you or someone you know serve on the USCGC Acushnet or USS Shackle?

If you have stories, or specific memories we would love to hear from you. Help share life aboard. Big or small we want it all. Help us  preserve information for future generations.

USCGC Acushnet

Acushnet towing General Dynamics Bouy.

USS Shackle (ARS-9)

USS Shackle (later Acushnet) assisting USS Pennsylvia in Nakagusuku bay Okinawa

USCGC Acushnet

USCGC Acushnet

Acushnet on ice patrol in the North Alantic

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All proceeds from merchadise sales goes directly to completing restoration, move to permanat location and then onto helping Veterans !

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