U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan

09/30/2023

Sector’s Annual Volleyball Tournament at Fat Daddy’s in Milwaukee 2023! FUN was had by ALL! Winning Team: Trina and The Boys~Congratulations! 2nd Place was Team Sturgeon Bay~Well played!

09/29/2023

Dog Day Friday! (Every day is dog day at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan)

09/29/2023

Go Coast Guard Milwaukee!

Thanks Wilmot Union High School for inviting the newly established Coast Guard Recruiting Milwaukee to inform and share with your staff and students all the exciting opportunities the Coast Guard has to offer! 💪

09/29/2023

National Beer Day yesterday, and National Coffee Day today! Back to Back….timing is everything 🤔

09/28/2023

This afternoon we said farewell to Mr Rich Baker (& Archie)! Thank you Rich for the past 12 years with Sector Lake Michigan. Prevention will not be the same without your amazing wealth of knowledge. And, the “Lunch Crew” will miss your funny amazing sea stories.
ICYMI: Rich also served 24 years active duty prior to his civilian venture. What an incredible person and career!
We all wish you a happy and sunny retirement!

09/27/2023

U.S. Coast Guard SFO Grand Haven always making us proud!

09/27/2023

CAPT Parker, CAPT Donley (D9 DX) and CDR Knoll underway with Station Chicago. Last week senior leaders were in Chicago for an Active Shooter/Mass Rescue training exercise with local PD, Fire, Office of Emergency Management and industry partners.

09/27/2023

☎️☎️☎️⌚️📟

📆 Upcoming nationwide emergency alert test

What: A one minute test alert on cell phones, radios, and TVs
When: Wednesday, October 4th, 2:20 p.m. ET
Why: To ensure systems are effective to warn the public about emergencies

Please share this info!

🔗 fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023

09/27/2023

09/26/2023

09/26/2023

Thank you LCDR Dirk Caldwell. AKA: CHAPS!
We appreciate the time you spent with us here at Sector Lake Michigan
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09/25/2023

💪🏽⚓️🛟

09/22/2023

Incredible!!! Wisconsin has 🦩🦩🦩

09/21/2023

Great day for MC Dupree to perform an annual Fit/Leak Test for Captain Parker and CMC Lanthier!
Fun in the sun for these two!

09/17/2023

An undated image of the car ferry Milwaukee (Image Source: University of Wisconsin Madison Libraries Digital Collection – The Great Lakes Maritime History Project).

The photograph is part of the State of Wisconsin Collection at UW Madison. Photographer and location information not included in the accompanying notes. Based the vessel’s history (see below), the image is circa 1908-1929.

According to a source, the presence of an enclosed pilothouse and seagate in this image helps to date it. The seagate was added no earlier than 1911, and its believed the upper pilot house was enclosed at much later date possibly about 1920.

Information Source: Shawn Keith

Additional Historical Information

Launched in 1903, what would become the car ferry Milwaukee (II) was built in Cleveland, Ohio by the American Ship Building Co. for the Manistique, Marquette & Northern Railroad Co. The 358-foot vessel (LOA) was christened the Manistique, Marquette & Northern No. 1.

The ship was designed to carry railroad cars and passengers. In addition to cross-lake ferry service, it was also used for passenger excursions. On Jan. 5, 1908, the vessel was damaged when it hit the breakwater in Manistique, Mich. while maneuvering in ice.

The steamer managed to get to the Chicago Lumber Co. dock before sinking. Three days later, it was raised and towed to South Chicago, Ill. for repairs. Later that same year, the vessel was sold to the Grand Trunk Milwaukee Car Ferry Co. and renamed the Milwaukee (II).

On Oct. 22, 1929, the ship was enroute from Milwaukee to Muskegon, Mich. with 47 crew and passengers on board. After encountering a gale, it foundered with no survivors. The wreck site was discovered in 1972 about seven miles northeast of Milwaukee in 120 feet of water.

The ship’s stern seagate is bent leading to the belief that it was damaged during the storm, allowing water to enter the hull and engine room. The wheelhouse appears to have been sheared off when the vessel sank and now rests about 100 feet from the rest of the wreck. Some rail cars are reportedly still onboard.

Information Sources:
https://greatlakes.bgsu.edu/item/437708
https://greatlakeships.org/3692688/data?n=1
https://www.greatlakesvesselhistory.com/histories-by-name/m/manistique-marquette-northern-no-1
https://diveaai.com/milwaukee-car-ferry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Milwaukee_(1902)

09/17/2023

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09/13/2023

John Saran for “The Win”! We appreciate all you do John.
Thank you 🙏🏽

09/13/2023

Thank you DC1 Decker for the great info…this looks like an amazing opportunity!

09/13/2023

09/11/2023

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09/11/2023

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09/10/2023

Seriously have you started following Station Manistee on Instagram?
If you haven’t…you’re missing out!

09/10/2023

09/10/2023

🕶️☀️🌊

TBT- Did you know David Hasselhoff was a member of the Auxiliary?

During Baywatch’s television run from 1989 to 2001, Hasselhoff helped the Auxiliary to create PSAs on water safety. He even featured a number of USCG vessels in the show throughout its run.

In 1997, Hasselhoff was made an honorary Commodore for his work alongside the Auxiliary. Let us know if you've watched Baywatch and spotted any USCG vessels in any episodes!

📸courtesy of the USCG Auxiliary History Division

09/08/2023

Do you know how the Auxiliary first began?

Can you name our founder?

Our founder's initial idea for the Auxiliary formed when he requested that the Coast Guard inspect his vessel, a similar yacht to the one pictured here, for his upcoming trip from Los Angeles to Catalina Island in 1934. He recognized the opportunity of boaters across the nation to aid the Coast Guard's mission, and without his passion for pursuing such a project as recruiting civilian personnel to do so, the Auxiliary would likely not be here today as it is.

Check in later today to see if you answered correctly.

08/30/2023

The Federal Maritime Security Coordinator (FMSC) held an Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) meeting for numerous Federal, State, Local, and Industry Port Security Partners in and around the Southern Tip of Lake Michigan region. It was held at the Chicago Office of Emergency Management (OEMC) and topics included Port Security Grants, OEMC Overview, Intelligence Reports, MTSA Public Access Facilities, TSA Capabilities, Cybersecurity, and the Port of Chicago’s Cruise Ship 2022 Full Scale Exercise as well as a brief on their upcoming 2023 Search and Rescue exercise.

08/30/2023

LDAC: This mornings Coffee Connection was down at Station Milwaukee!
Folks we had some amazing Lakeside Bakery and Colectivo coffee! Treats were good, but the convo was even better!

08/30/2023

What an experience of a lifetime!

08/29/2023

Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty! Let’s make today look different 💪🏽🛟🫶🏽

08/29/2023

This looks like it’s going to be an amazing journey! 🌊 🌊 🌊⚓️

08/29/2023

SWEET!!! ⚓️🛟🇺🇸

08/29/2023

10/16/2022

USCG Auxiliary 9th District Western Region (9WR) DTRAIN: held their annual training conference this weekend. Auxiliary members learned of program updates and operational skills to better support Coast Guard missions. They also held the district board meetings, the election of officers and engaged in fellowship and camaraderie with partner organizations.

This is the first in person DTRAIN since 2019 (last few were virtual due to COVID). We bid congratulations to COMO (Commodore) Randall as he nears the completion of his term as D9WR Commander and congratulations to COMO (elect) Thatch on his election to the position!

10/12/2022

Come and see what the U.S. Coast Guard is all about!
Career Day at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan, Nov 12, 9am-3pm