CHEBOYGAN, Mich. - The U.S. Coast Guard's largest domestic icebreaker, the CGC MACKINAW (WAGB-83), is returning to Cleveland for a farewell visit. For over 62 years, MACKINAW served the Great Lakes shipping industry, moving commerce vital to the region and the nation. From December through April, MACKINAW broke ice to maintain the flow of commerce through the Great Lakes and connecting rivers. MACKINAW's other missions include search and rescue, aids to navigation, and public relations. MACKINAW recently concluded her final ice season and will be decommissioned in June 2006.
Come visit the CGC MACKINAW (WAGB-83) during her final trip to Cleveland, OH. The ship will be docked at the Dock 32 Cleveland Port Authority and will open for tours on Monday April 17th from 1-5pm.
For more information contact ENS Elizabeth Newton at enewton@cgcmackinaw.uscg.mil or (231-420-9562).
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