Photo by Maryann Bader | Coast Guard Art Program | 04.20.2022
A Coast Guard crew member oversees the recovery of a malfunctioning navigational mooring by the Cutter HEALY while the cutter was operating in the Arctic Ocean. The cutter deployed to the Arctic for three months where the crew carried out multiple scientific research missions and supported Operation Arctic Shield.. US Coast Guard Art Program 2022 Collection, Ob ID# 202209, "Keep your eyes on......
Photo by Maryann Bader | Coast Guard Art Program | 04.29.2021
A Coast Guard boatswain’s mate goes over the positive results of a dockside safety exam with a commercial fisherman in Yaquina Bay, Newport, Ore. These mandatory exams, conducted free of charge, insure a fishing vessel is in compliance with all safety regulations. UA Coast Guard boatswain’s mate goes over the positive results of a dockside safety exam with a commercial fisherman in......
Photo by Maryann Bader | Coast Guard Art Program | 05.08.2020
The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw delivers Christmas trees to Chicago from Northern Michigan for distribution to underprivileged families in the area. The practice of bringing trees to Chicago by boat was started in the 1880s by owners of the Rouse Simmons, the original Christmas ship. The ship sank in 1912 and the practice of bringing trees was resumed by the Coast Guard. The Mackinaw takes......
Courtesy Photo | Coast Guard Art Program | 06.13.2014
In this work from the U.S. Coast Guard Art Program 2014 Collection, "Christmas Ship‚" ID# 201410, crew members with the USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB 30) unload Christmas trees at the Navy Pier in Chicago. The crew brought the trees from Northern Michigan for distribution to underprivileged families in the area. The practice of bringing trees by boat to Chicago was started by owners of the Rouse......
