U.S. Coast Guard cutter sent on unique mission

U.S. Coast Guard begins annual icebreaking efforts on the Great Lakes
Operation Taconite is the Coast Guard’s largest domestic ice breaking operation, with efforts taking place on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, the St. Marys River, the Straits of Mackinac and Georgian Bay.
U.S. Coast Guard cutter sent on unique mission: Trying not to break the ice
An ice shanty was discovered in the shipping channel between Duluth and Superior last week, which led to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, the Mackinaw, being sent out to investigate.
Coast Guard begins ice-breaking operations on Great Lakes
USCG Sector Northern Great Lakes commenced Operation Taconite this morning with USCG Cutter Mackinaw breaking ice on western Lake Superior, according to a news release. The Mackinaw is assigned to clear the shipping lanes for the twin ports of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis.
Coast Guard begins Ice breaking operations in Michigan's Duluth-Superior Harbor
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw crew begin ice breaking operations in Duluth-Superior Harbor. Christina Cardona. More Videos. Fast-moving Palisades fire breaks out in Los Angeles
Coast Guard cutter based in Sturgeon Bay begins ice breaking duties for winter of 2024-25
The Mobile Bay and three other cutters are tasked with managing ice cover for commercial maritime traffic in and around the northern Great Lakes.
US: Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw Begins Icebreaking in Duluth-Superior Harbor
Duluth, United States - January 01, 2025 [Note: partially no sound; partially time-lapse] The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB 30) has begun icebreaking operations in the Duluth-Superior Harbor as part of Operation Taconite.

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