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Jul292010

Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

The Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum is one of many great places and tourist attractions in Mackinaw City, MI.


Coast Guard Ice Breaker Mackinac Museum Ship

Video tour of the museum icebreaker ship "The Mackinac" located in Mackinaw City, MI. See what makes this vessel so remarkable and such a valuable part of American history.


Photo of Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime MuseumIcebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
131 South Huron Avenue
P.O. Box 39
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Phone: (231) 436-9825
Fax: (231) 436-4101
contact@themackinaw.org
http://www.themackinaw.org/

The United States Coast Guard ICEBREAKER MACKINAW WAGB-83, known as the "Queen of the Great Lakes," was built as part of the war effort during World War II to meet the heavy demands of war materials and transportation during the winter months.

Decommissioned in 2006, she now resides at her namesake home of Mackinaw City, Michigan, and is open for public tours and group events.

Visit the Mess Deck, Captains Quarters, Bridge, Engine Room, Ward Room and more. Hear the story of the Mackinaw’s 62-year career breaking ice on the Great Lakes and serving as a goodwill ambassador throughout the region.

Open to the public, the Ship Store has an array of nautical, military, and dedicated "Mackinaw" items to choose from. Visit us for a tour or just stop in to shop in the store. The Ship Store is open during regular tour hours.

The Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum is located at 131 South Huron Avenue in Mackinaw City and is open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm through June 18. From June 19 through September 6, the museum is open from 9 am to 7 pm.

Info provided by: www.themackinaw.org


Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum - Online Brochure

Virtual brochure and information for the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, one of many online travel brochures for tourist information in Mackinaw City, MI. Provided by your source for Mackinaw Information and Mackinac Information.

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Virtual PDF brochure of the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

Tour the retired U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Mackinaw in Mackinaw City, Michigan.

An American Hero Story... Tour the Mess deck, Engine Room, Bridge & More.

Amateur Radio Emergency/Disaster Communications provided by CCECPSCO call sign W8AGB

Be advised that the ship contains confined spaces, open steel decking, and steep ladders. You will need two free hands to climb the stairs.

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