Mackinaw
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Mackinaw was built in 2005, is 240 feet long and flies the flag of USA |
The Mackinaw (WLBB-30) is a one of a kind 240-foot icebreaker and buoy tender, built at Marinette Marine Corporation, in Marinette, WI. She was launched on April 2, 2005. The Coast Guard took possession of the ship on November 17, 2005.
Picture above taken Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Picture above taken Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Picture above taken Sunday, April 5, 2009
Picture above taken Saturday, April 2, 2005
Picture above taken Saturday, April 2, 2005
Picture above taken Friday, April 1, 2005: Just before launch. In front, you see the steps that led up to the platform were the bottle of champagne was cracked across the bow of the ship. Then she slid down the track.
Picture above taken Friday, April 1, 2005: Last minute fixes just before launch.