DATE: April 18, 2006 08:52:12 EST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACKINAW Farewell Visit to Detroit, MI
CHEBOYGAN, Mich. - The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MACKINAW is visiting Detroit, MI for the last time before she is decommissioned on June 9, 2006. Over her 62 year career, MACKINAW has had the pleasure of maintaining the flow of commerce through the Great Lakes and connecting rivers.
CGC MACKINAW (WAGB-83) during her final trip to Detroit, MI will be mooring at the Hart Plaza and will open for tours on Thursday April 20th from 1-5pm.
For more information contact ENS Elizabeth Newton at enewton@cgcmackinaw.uscg.mil or (231-420-9562).