uscgc "alex haley" (wmec-39) is a united states coast guard cutter and former united states navy vessel that was recommissioned for coast guard duty on 10 july 1999. it was first entered service as uss "edenton" (ats-1), an on 23 january 1971. in 1995, "edenton" won the marjorie sterrett battleship fund award for the atlantic fleet.