Coast Guard, Chicago Christmas Ship Committee to deliver of 1,200 Christmas trees
Seaman Jared S. Medina officially delivers the Christmas trees on behalf of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw during the 2016 Christmas Ship event. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of USCGC Mackinaw
CHICAGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw and members of the Chicago Christmas Ship Committee will reenact a tradition dating back to the late 1800s, Friday and Saturday at Navy Pier.
The Mackinaw,...
Coast Guard rescues 15 Sea Scouts, one adult from capsized sailing vessel
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Coast Guard and San Francisco Police Department Marine Police rescued 15 Sea Scouts and one adult clinging to the side of a capsized catamaran Saturday afternoon.
The Coast Guard was notified Saturday at approximately 3:30 p.m. from a passing ferry vessel that a 30-foot sailing vessel had capsized in the vicinity of Aquatic Beach Park. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate launched...
Coast Guard hosts Safety at Sea Weekend
HONOLULU – Personnel at Coast Guard Base Honolulu hosted young adults from the Sea Scouts for a Safety at Sea Weekend, Friday through Sunday.
Approximately 38 scouts from several Sea Scout ships based out of Kauai, Oahu and the Big Island attended the event.
The purpose of this event is to provide Sea Scouts and their leaders with an opportunity to receive instruction and hands-on experience in a...
