Most people pass it everyday on Highway 60 in Owensboro and never knew of its existence.
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Obion is a 65 foot Class River Buoy Tender.
It entered service in 1962 and has preformed her duties gracefully for the last 60 years on the Ohio River.
Paired with a 100 foot construction barge, the Obion makes sure the maintenance and upkeep of the buoys, daymarks, lights and channel markers are in working order.
Master Chief Kyle Norman says he would like to see more people in Owensboro aware of the services they provide.
