{| |+uscgc healy (wagb-20)    |} uscgc healy (wagb-20) is a united states coast guard research icebreaker commissioned in 1999. she is classified as a medium icebreaker by the u.s. coast guard. ==construction== healy was constructed by avondale industries in new orleans, louisiana and named in honor of united states revenue cutter service captain michael a. healy. her keel was laid on 16 september 1996. a spectacular launch followed on 15 november 1997, where 20 people were injured when a larger than expected wave of muddy water and debris created by the vessel's launch hit a viewing stand. delivered to the us coast guard and placed "in commission, special" on 10 november 1999, healy joined the icebreakers  and 
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