 In 1956 a new 100 ton coast cutter, "La Crête-à-Pierrot", was acquired from the United States.The two remaining sub-chasers were stricken in 1960 which is when the new "Vertières", sister to the "La Crête-à-Pierrot", was acquired.The US Navy netlayer , renamed "Jean-Jacques Dessalines", arrived in 1960 for a five-year, extended to 17-year lease.