 During World War II, six 83-foot cutters, named "1" through "6", were transferred from the US Coast Guard in 1942.Three 121-ton SC class submarine chasers, "Touissaint L'Ouverture", "16 Aout 1946", and "Admiral Killick", were transferred in 1947, along with the 47-ton cutter "Savannah" and the light transport "Vertières".The two picket boats were withdrawn at this time.