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A group from the Mackinaw WLBB30 came by today to give us a hand by taking on a few projects. They plan to be back, next week, to get us shined-up and ready to open.
BM3 Small, BM1 Gandy, SN Mills, BM2 Cahoon, BMC Whaley, LT Smith and CWO Figueroa. Thanks so very much!
Afterwards, retired Chief Rader gave them the grand tour of the ship.
With gratitude, honor and respect......we remember.
At this time, due to the extension of the Stay Home/Stay Safe order, we look to open on June 12th at 0900. We look forward to seeing many friendly faces and welcoming you aboard!
This is a great program that supports "Coastie Kids". Please consider a donation.
As I sat in my bed tonight holding one of my daughters while she sobbed, I couldn’t keep the tears in myself anymore. It’s been a little over 9 months since we packed all of our belongings up and moved our family to a new place where we didn’t know any one. We are still adjusting. We love our new home and this area, but to a 10 year old girl who said good bye to her best friends nine months ago and her Dad being away from us a lot more than we are used to, it has taken it’s toll on her. These kids are stronger than anyone I know! I can see the pain in their eyes, but they put a smile on their face and try everything with a positive attitude!
I have decided to continue donating birthday gifts to Coastie Kids all year long, as long as we keep getting donations. This isn’t about the parents not being able to afford a gift for their child anymore. This is about giving a little something extra to a Coastie Kid who has had to say good bye to their best friend, not sure if they will ever see them again. This gift is for a Coastie Kid whose Mom or dad is out on patrol and missing their birthday. This is an extra gift for a Coastie Kid who doesn’t get to have grandparents and aunts/uncles come to their basketball games or band concerts or birthday parties. And what better gift to give, them a Coast Guard item to remind them what their parent is doing!
If you feel it in your heart to donate a gift to a Coastie Kid, please visit our website www.adventuresofonyx.com. I will still cover the cost of shipping. Here are the direct links for the donations:
http://www.adventuresofonyx.com/shop-1/donation-gift-for-coastie-kid-birthday-autographed-onyx-book
http://www.adventuresofonyx.com/shop-1/donation-gift-for-coastie-kid-birthday-onyx-plush
http://www.adventuresofonyx.com/shop-1/donation-for-coastie-kid-birthday-onyx-color-amp-activity-book
http://www.adventuresofonyx.com/shop-rosie/donation-gift-for-coastie-kid-rosie-plush
These Military Kids are so incredible!! If you have one in your life, try to do something special for them this month!! It could be anything as simple as mailing them a little note or postcard. The littlest things that take 5 minutes of your day mean so much to these kids!!
Thank you for your support!
~Kristy
Do you need a Mackinaw "fix"? Could your Quarantine Wardrobe use a lift? Our online store (www.themackinaw.org) is ALWAYS open and offers our most popular items. During this time of uncertainty we appreciate your support of our ship museum! www.themackinaw.org
MightyMac.org - The Mackinac Bridge & Straits of Mackinac
We had the pleasure of attending the christening and "splash" launch of the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB 30) at Marinette Marine's Wisconsin shipyard, 15 years ago today (April 2, 2005).
Four page of photos from the event: http://www.mightymac.org/mackinawlaunch3.htm
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Daily news information about Cheboygan and Northeast Michigan.
Hello! Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, our land office will be closed. You may call 231-436-9825 or email [email protected] for general assistance. To contact the Exec. DIrector, please call 231-420-1407 or email [email protected].
Be healthy, be safe!
Last week, I had a call from a Chief that is serving aboard the Neah Bay. They had liberty coming up and hoped that they could tour our ship (we get this request often when other USCG vessels are in the area). Luckily, our Board of Director Dave Morthland was available and took them aboard for a very cold tour.
Thanks for the Neah Bay for reaching out and for Dave for conducting the tour!
Join us in supporting and welcoming our newest Business Partners:
Krueger's Fish Market, Mackinaw City
Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie
Midwestern Broadcast Co., Alpena
Coldwell Banker Farbairn Realty, Alanson
KFC, Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Mall, Mackinaw City
Kay's Caring Hands, Cheboygan
Cheboygan Sun Shop, Cheboygan
N.M. Paintless Dent Removal, Petoskey
If your business is interested in joining this great program, please call 231-436-9825!
This time of the year, the "new" Mack often moors in Mackinaw City. This dock is closer to the Straits and SMR icebreaking operations than their home port of Cheboygan. Thanks to Jordan for allowing us to share his photos. Enjoy!
We're proud to tell their story!
Sisters or Mother/Daughter?
Both cutters await the sunrise.
So very true!
We're hiring for the 2020 season! What a great opportunity....working aboard this historic vessel. Job application and position description can be found online at www.themackinaw.org.
This beautiful ornament is just one of the items that we sell via our website www.themackinaw.org. Click on the Ship's Store tab to view all of our online store's items,
Here are some impressive photos of the Mackinaw's "Christmas Ship" delivery.
Since it first set sail 20 years ago, Chicago's Christmas Ship has delivered more than 25,000 trees to low-income families.
We are looking for any descendants of the late Admiral and Mrs. Russel R. Waesche. Mrs. Waesche broke the bottle of champagne, on the bow of the ship, when it was christened in 1944. Feel free to share this post.
Good information to keep in mind.
Are you ready for a Great Lakes winter? Our crews are! Do your best to avoid seeing us by staying safe while enjoying the outdoors; If you do need our help, make it easy for us to find you. It all starts with planning, preparation, and education.
Here's a very nice article on the history of "The Christmas Ship" and how both Mackinaws continued the tradition.
Continuing a 20-year tradition, the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw will deliver 1,200 Christmas trees as part of Chicago’s Christmas Ship program. The annual tree delivery dates back more than a…
This would make a great gift for your favorite hunter! $25 (total) will get it delivered to you in the Continental US (a little more for AK, HI and Canada). Just email Robin at [email protected] with your contact information and she will get in touch with you.
PS Our online Ship's Store should be up and running before Black Friday.......we'll keep you posted!
Honor, respect and gratitude to ALL who have, and do, serve.
Remembering the Captain, crew and their families.
A tribute to the 29 men who died November 10, 1975, aboard the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior. ---- Announcer (0:04): An air and sea search is continuing...
Such great detail!
Over the past year and a half, Mark Lynch, a true patriot, has painstakingly built this beautiful, to-scale model, of the decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WAGB-83). Thank you for sharing with us Mark!
The decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WAGB-83) is now a museum in Mackinaw City, MI. The “new” Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30), is homeported out of Cheboygan, MI, and plows the lakes as a multi-mission asset conducting ice breaking and working Aids to Navigation.
Throw-back Thursday. One of our favorite "OMG" moments. This is shared with the permission of Joe Bruce. His father, John Bruce, was CAPT aboard the Mackinaw from 1972-1974. We have no notes that identify those in the photo.
Congratulations to our lead ticket-seller, Mary Tomke, on being a finalist for the Hospitality Leadership Award. For those of you who have visited the ship, you likely met her at the ticket booth. She prides herself in being able to answer the visitor's questions about local places and happenings. Self-funded, this year she gave out over 500 Tootsie Pops to youngsters as they returned from the ship tour. Mary "receives a heads-up call" from the ship's staff for telling her that the kiddos safely completed the tour and kept their family in-line! We are so proud of Mary and her nomination!
On Throwback Thursday we're not throwing too far back. A "shout out" to two of our volunteers, Gussie Williams and Angie Morthland. These are two great ladies that we can always count on. Thanks, gals!
Yesterday was the last day of our 2019 tour season. A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our visitors, members and business partners for their support - we had a terrific season!
ALL could not be done without our dedicated staff and volunteers. To say that they ROCK would be an understatement! How many other seasonal businesses can boast a 100% attendance? Not one "sick day"!
We'll see you in mid-May of 2020 with a new area open to tours as well as a couple of new exhibits.
Keep following us on Facebook for more news, updates, photos and more!
This was taken from the General Information Booklet circa 1995'ish.
Welcome Back to the "new" Mackinaw! It sure is nice to see her back in the neighborhood!
As the season winds down, our schedule is:
Sunday, October 6: 9am - 5pm
CLOSED October 7,8,9 and 10
Friday, October 11: 9am - 5pm
Saturday, October 12: 9am - 5pm
Sunday, October 13: 9am - 3pm, yes, 3pm
Sunday, October 13 is our final day for the 2019 season. Visit us soon!
Throwback Thursday. This is from a collection that we recently received from Robert Becker. In the photo is his great-uncle Richard Wesley Bronson who served aboard in 1946. Let us know if you can identify anyone. I think that Mr. Bronson is the second from the right, bottom row.
Sweatshirt sale! We have a good selection of sweatshirts (and kid's t's) on sale at 50% off the regular price. Stop by as museum admission is not charged if you only want to visit the store. We are open daily through Sunday the 6th and then again the following weekend. The supply is limited (we are discontinuing a few items) and we are not taking phone orders for these, sorry.
Come aboard today from noon-1pm to meet Onyx in person! I hear that paw-print autographs and photos will be available! Onyx lives at USCG Station St. Ignace and is an honorable "Chief".
131 S Huron Ave
Mackinaw City, MI
49701
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You know it is an evil, east wind when it moves the ship this much.
The staff is getting her all dressed-up for the holiday! C'mon down and take a look; she is looking sharp, new paint and all!
A "little" rain this morning!
A "little" rain this morning!
During our day aboard the Mackinaw. Moving the ship "sideways in order to break up large plates.
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