USCGC Robert Goldman WPC 1142 (U.S. Coast Guard) The USCGC Robert Goldman WPC 1142 is a Sentinel-class cutter operated by the United States Coast Guard. This particular vessel, designated as WPC (Widebody Patrol Cutter), was named after Rear Admiral Robert Goldman, a highly decorated officer who served in the U.S. Coast Guard for over four decades. The Sentinel class is designed for long-range patrol and maritime security missions, featuring advanced capabilities such as high-speed pursuit, improved maneuverability, and enhanced command, control, communication, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. The USCGC Robert Goldman WPC 1142 plays a crucial role in enforcing maritime law, safeguarding the U.S. exclusive economic zone, and providing humanitarian assistance and search and rescue operations when needed.