These are segments of the DVD "Breaking Ice". After breaking ice on the Great Lakes for over 60 years,
the World War II veteran Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WAGB 83) had earned a rest.
This series takes you through her history and onto her last mission and then aboard the new Mackinaw (WLBB 30),
her 21st centry ultra-modern replacement.
You can purchase the DVD produced by Chris Benjamin & Thomas Moore from Acheson Ventures.

Travel back in time for history of the "Mighty Mac", the World War II veteran ice breaker. ; Mackinaw; U.S. Coast Guard; ice breaking; video; web series; This series takes you on-board the two cutters that have shared the name Mackinaw. From the World War II veteran the "Mighty Mac" on her final voyage to her 21st centry, ultra-modern replacement. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1456296614http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=987380827



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