USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB-30)
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USCGC Mackinaw is a 240-foot multi-purpose vessel with a primary mission as a heavy Great Lakes icebreaker specifically built for operations on the North American Great Lakes for the United States Coa
USCGC Mackinaw
Mackinaw's Main Control Console, which is used to steer the ship instead of a steering wheel.
USCGC Mackinaw on launch day, April 2, 2005.
Breaking the champagne bottle on the bow of USCGC Mackinaw on launch day, April 2, 2005.
USCGC Katmai Bay
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USCGC Katmai Bay is a United States Coast Guard Cutter, and the lead ship of the Bay-class of icebreaking tugboats. At 140 ft, she is designed to have greater multi-mission capabilities than the 110'
USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB-30)
…June 2020, CDR Kristen Serumgard assumed command. In July 2022, CDR Jeannette Greene assumed command. In July 2025, CDR Daniel O’Brien assumed command. Katmai Bay, stationed at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, helps the Mackinaw in ice breaking duties. Levine, Barry (January/February 2025). "Breaking the Ice: USCGC…
USCGC Katmai Bay (WTGB-101)
Katmai Bay breaking ice