# USCGC Ingham, United States: what it is and when to go

> USCGC Ingham is a 1936 Treasury-class cutter in United States (Key West). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/uscgc-ingham-maritime-museum/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** 1936 Treasury-class cutter · History, Museums and art
- **Where:** United States · PO Box 186, 33041, Key West
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 206 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
- **Website:** [uscgcingham.org](https://www.uscgcingham.org/index.html)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 24.55222, -81.80775

## What it is and where

USCGC Ingham is a 1936 Treasury-class cutter in United States (Key West). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

USCGC INGHAM fought the Battle of the Atlantic as a convoy escort, she sank U-boat U-626, with single depth charge. INGHAM also served as flagship during amphibious landings in the Philippines as well as the Vietnam War.

It is in [Key West](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cayo-hueso/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 2.6 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 24.55222, -81.80775; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 206 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=24.552223%2C-81.807751)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.552223%2C-81.807751)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit USCGC Ingham is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 38 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 10 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 50 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 35 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 12 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 31 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 23 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 51 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 08 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 25 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 47 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 29 |

In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Museums and art | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: USCGC Ingham has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Weather Station Inn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/weather-station-inn/): History · 296 m
- [Harry S. Truman Little White House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/truman-little-white-house/): Historic site in Key West, Florida, USA; winter White House for Harry S. Truman · 455 m
- [Fort Zachary Taylor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-zachary-taylor-historic-state-park/): Florida State Park and National Historic Landmark centered on a Civil War-era fort in Key West, Florida · 624 m
- [Ernest Hemingway House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-ernest-hemmingway-home-and-museum/): House and museum in Key West, Florida, USA · 732 m
- [Key West Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/key-west-aquarium/): Zoo in Florida, United States · 764 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is USCGC Ingham?

It is a 1936 Treasury-class cutter in United States. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit USCGC Ingham?

March to October. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29.

### How do you get to USCGC Ingham?

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 206 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.552223%2C-81.807751) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Weather Station Inn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/weather-station-inn/), [Harry S. Truman Little White House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/truman-little-white-house/), [Fort Zachary Taylor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-zachary-taylor-historic-state-park/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/339414829), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7866111), CC0. More about USCGC Ingham on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Ingham_(WHEC-35)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).