Mackinaw crew members commence decorating 'Chicago's Christmas Ship' [Image 8 of 8]

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES

12.05.2014

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Alan Haraf 

U.S. Coast Guard District 9

Petty Officer 2nd Class Valentin Leon of the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw is dressed for the elements as he helps decorate the ship in preparation for weekend festivities, Dec. 5, 2014. The Mackinaw is in Chicago to help re-enact the tradition of the original Chicago Christmas Ship from the late 1800s and early 1900s, and partnering with the Chicago maritime community to bring more than 1,200 Christmas trees to needy families in Chicago. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Alan Haraf)

• Date Taken: 12.05.2014
• Date Posted: 12.05.2014 16:09
• Photo ID: 1688232
• VIRIN: 141205-G-PL299-100
• Resolution: 2136x3216
• Size: 1.49 MB
• Location: CHICAGO, IL, US