The following year, from 17-18 March 1948, she repeated her rescue efforts and opened a passage that freed 12 ice-locked ships at Buffalo, activities that she conducted nearly every spring in the coming years. "; No caption/date; Photo No. 91.7 Ann Arbor/Detroit 104.1 Grand Rapids The American Ship Building Company took over and Mackinaw was launched (sideways) on 4 March 1944, and commissioned on 20 December 1944[6] Due to the WWII war efforts Toledo area male workers were at an all-time low. 792; photographer unknown. Answering the call for the injured womans medevac off the island was a crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City. We also remind snowmobile operators to be aware of ice that may be present on roadways under snow and take the appropriate precautions, including helmet use.. 524 subscribers The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw is a one of a kind icebreaker on the Great Lakes. They talked about what went smoothly, and what could be done differently next time. Those plants needed iron ore. That meant keeping the shipping lanes on the Lakes open for as long as possible. They are 65 feet (19.8m) or greater in length and have a permanently assigned crew with accommodations aboard. Thanks VetFriends. "'BIG MAC' USCG ICEBREAKER MACKINAW (WAGB-83) 'Big Mac' as sometimes the WRSX 91.3 Port Huron is off the air due to network issues. [3] IMO number: 9271054. After 62 years, the Mackinaw reached the end of her service as she became too expensive to maintain. Published In July 2022, CDR Jeannette Greene assumed command. He says the 990-foot Mesabi Miner hit the Hollyhock's stern. When Mandarin and Ashtabula puff out of Duluth Union Depot, two of Mandarin's wheel arches are missing. UNDERWAY PHONE: (231) 445-0812 . to the aid of the car ferry Arthur K. Atkinson, of the Ann Arbor Railroad Company, No injuries are reported. Petty Officers Wagner and Bersch helped bring the patient on board, along with a local paramedic. 1 June 1943; Photo No. Photo No. trial runs on Lake Huron. USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB-30) is a 240-foot (73m) multi-purpose vessel with a primary mission as a heavy icebreaker specifically built for operations on the North American Great Lakes for the United States Coast Guard. From 9 to 13 May 1947, aided by the CGC Tupelo, Mackinaw "restored order" from the utter confusion in Buffalo Harbor which was ice-blocked, trapping dozens of vessels. She sailed under her own power for the last time on June 21st, 2006 to Mackinaw City, Michigan, taking up her permanent berth at the former railroad dock for the railroad ferry boat SS Chief Wawatam. Patrick Buell, the assistant. This was a common scene throughout A diesel electric power plant delivers 10,000 h.p. The snowmobile was badly damaged. Captain Triner was later permanently relieved of duty[4] and replaced by Captain Michael Hudson. LARSON is a veteran of 18 years in the Coast Guard."; no date; Photo No. Staff at the Coast Guards Sector Sault Ste Marie kept the crew updated on the patients condition during the 40-minute flight to Mackinac Island. The Maritime Executive. photographer unknown. ice windrows of up to 40 feet in the Frankfort area. Seeing them work and provide care was quite inspiring.. shipping track through the ice of the St. Marys River Jan. 23, 2004. Now it is the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. The vessel is equipped with a 160-40 Meter Dipole, antenna couplers and vertical antennas linked to the two Sunair RT-9000 transceivers. After a year-long process, the contract was awarded to a Belgian consortium between Jan de Nul and DEME that will utilize their specialized fleets and long-experience in offshore construction. Duluth to Chicago. Photo No. Her design is made longer with a wider beam and shallower draft to allow her to operate in the Great Lakes. Search . "; photo is dated October, 1957 (incorrect, photo was taken in 1956); "subsequent reports of inappropriate use of alcohol by Triner and some members of his crew" ? His work has been recognized with national and international awards. NOT THE SIZE AS COMPARED TO A MAN. This service was placed under the control of the Treasury Department. icebreaker, moored in the port of Grand Haven during the Coast Guard Festival [1] It can be seen and toured at Grand Haven's Coast Guard Festival every summer. 4; "; no date/photo number; photographer unknown. ice-covered St. Mary's River in an epochal mid-winter passage from the docks of My hat is also off to the crew of the Katmai Bay, who shifted from icebreaking to search and rescue in a matter of moments to help this woman get the critical care she needed.. Dr. Quinton' [;] Cutter MACKINAW"; 20 March 1943; The 290 feet long old Mackinaw (WAGB 83) was built in Toledo, Ohio and commissioned in December, 1944. Because she was built specially for the Great Lakes she was too wide to fit through the pre-1959 Saint Lawrence Seaway her hull was built lighter than the Wind-class vessels, but shared many characteristics, such as a relatively short length in proportion to the great power developed, a cut-away forefoot, rounded bottom, and fore, aft and side heeling tanks. 241783; The USLHS was its own uniformed service completely . "A VIEW OF FOWD [sic] SCREW. Early in its life Mackinaw was used to handle the heaviest buoys on the lakes with the aid of its two 12-ton cranes, to carry fuel and supplies to light stations, to serve as a training ship, and to assist vessels in distress when necessary. Mackinaw has also plowed through 37 ft. of windrow (broken) ice. stuck in the ice at the entrance to Frankfort (Mich.) Harbor. 4 January 1999; no photo number; photo by PA2 Christopher Grooms. 10275304; photographer unknown. USCGC MACKINAW (WAGB-83) U.S. Coast Guard Photo Class: Mackinaw Class Icebreaker Commisioned: 20 Dec 1944 At: Toledo Shipbuilding Co. "'NEW WOMEN WORKERS REPORTING FOR WORK.' Mackinaw was commissioned on 20 December 1944 after undergoing trials on Lake Huron. These repeaters, operating under the call-sign W8AGB to match the ship's WAGB-83 designation, are on a radio frequency of 145.110MHz with 103.5Hz PL tone and 444.375MHz with 107.2Hz PL tone. "Sault Ste Marie, Mich. (Jan. 23, 2004) - The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw clears a through twin screws in the stern and one in the bow. .there are six 2000hp Fairbanks-Morse opposed piston diesels generating the electricity to drive her two stern screws and the one under her bow. "; [10], A fee is charged to visitors but all current and former USCG personnel are admitted free upon presentation of proper identification. Max:16 knots (1944); 18.5 knots (1975) Ms. Anges R. Waesche, the wife of the Commandant, Vice Admiral Russell T. Waesche, christening Mackinaw on Saturday, 4 March 1944 at the Toledo Shipbuilding Yard, Toledo, Ohio. After welding the cracks in the ore carrier's hull, Mackinaw towed the damaged freighter to safety through the ice. One of the Mackinaw's unique features in the US Coast Guard fleet is the use of two Azipod units, ABB's brand of electric azimuth thrusters, for her main propulsion. She was built with a length of 290ft.[8][9] For ground tackle she shipped two 6,000lb (2,700kg) stockless bower anchors with 2-inch-diameter (51mm) links. FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, issued a new call for shipping lines and terminals to restore container policies including detention and demurrage fees to pre-pandemic levels to reflect the easing of the surge in container volumes and the decline of backlogs at the major ports. An H04S-2G helicopter Vessel was designed to keep lake shipping lanes open during the winter months. Free legal representation now available for many Detroiters facing eviction, MSU announces new security measures, plan for external review of response to mass shooting on campus, Michigan Senate advances repeal of 1931 abortion ban though the ban is already unenforceable, Michigan Senate passes Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act expansion to add LGBTQ rights, Former Burton police officer charged with hate crime. Mackinaw was based on the Wind-class icebreakers first designed during the early years of World War II for icebreaking and combat operations in Arctic waters. Finally, after some paperwork, we were all off to bed before midnight.. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Keith Showalter says the accident happened about 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The Maritime Executive, Published No caption; dated 15 March 1966; Photo No. Amateur radio operators visiting Mackinaw may operate the W8AGB station whenever a CCECPSCO member is present. as a factor in his decision to fire the captain. Economic: Fluid Capacities (in gallons): Michael Hudson. 221-222. With the aid of her two 12-ton cranes, she can handle the heaviest buoys on the lakes, and carry fuel and supplies to Coast Guard stations. United States Coast Guard Atlantic Area Search. The Philippine Coast Guard has rescued 88 passengers from a ro/ro ferry that ran aground on a bank between the islands of Cebu and Bohol on Tuesday afternoon. Marie, Michigan,[5] helps the Mackinaw in ice breaking duties.[6]. The accident did not delay the ship, which arrival on schedule on December 17, 2005. Usually, the call will come in from a local dispatch or directly from the medical clinic on one of the islands.. "BRASS BAND, GREETING COMMITTEE and throngs of spectators were on hand with a hearty Photo is dated sometime between 1990 and June, 1998. The car ferries run to Frankfort from Manitowoc and Kewaunee, Wisc. 17 June 1944; Photo No. no date listed; Photo No. Release No. Papp temporarily relieved Triner of his command December 15 after the cutter hit a break wall in Grand Haven, Mich. Papp made the decision to recommend permanent relief, citing loss of confidence in Triner's ability to command. Jan 19, 2006 12:01 AM by In June 2014, CDR Vasilios Tasikas assumed command. The collision caused damage to the new vessel's bow as well as to the wall. maximum load) After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. "'Pronouncement of Blessing By Rev. For those that prefer to stay indoors, local merchants will warmly welcome you to a variety of novelty shops, retail outlets, entertainment facilities, casual and fine dining, and much more. On 1 April 1970 she helped free the grounded M/V Stadacona near the Mackinaw Bridge. 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