Swinging into position, US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Second Class Jack Sattler and Seaman Michael Sawicki pull a tag line to swing a 26-foot, 12,000-pound buoy in position aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. O... More
Heating the Pin - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma heats the pin of a ?heat and beat? shackle aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain is brought aboard, it ... More
Punching Holes (ECU) - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?Sparks fly as Chief Boatswains Mate William Miller begins cutting holes in a steel mounting plate during the lull between working buoys aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. T... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Heating up
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma heats the pin of a ?heat and beat? shackle aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain is brought aboard, it ... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Hit it
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Apprentice Gregory Klampt swings a sledge hammer at a red hot ?heat and beat? shackle aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. A ?heat and beat? is used to splice lengths... More
Fix the light - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Patrick McCracken works to connect the lighting system to a large lighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago area to check and replac... More
Sparks - Unites States Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Sparks fly as the wire rope holding a pile of buoy chain together is cut through aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The chain is being freed so that a length can be cut of... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Red Hot
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? A sledge hammer slams down on the head of a ?heat and beat? shackle pin aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain is brought aboard, it is inspecte... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Engine Room
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?While at his post, Machinery Technician First Class Scott Brooks speaks into a microphone as he monitors the engines aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Ch... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Cut Chain
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? A piece of buoy chain hits the deck after Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma cut it for replacement aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain ... More
Hauling the buoy aboard, US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Jimmy Allen tends a tag line while a fifth class ice buoy is hauled aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia for servicing. Once aboard the buoy will be unhook... More
Making it tight - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Cimarossa tightens down the battery pocket on a large lighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia here. Once the battery pocket is secured air... More
The dangers of the job, US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Kent Beeksma holds a metal hook that was bent out of shape when a buoy slammed against the side of the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago ar... More
Sealing the edge - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Jimmy Allen applies an edge sealant to retro-reflective tape on a third class unlighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The edge sealant prevent... More
Placing the battries - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Apprentice Gregory Klampt and Seaman Nicholas Cimarossa work to place the batteries inside a pocket on a large lighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The b... More
Cutting the Pin - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma cuts the pin on a ?heat and beat? shackle so that the buoy chain may be replaced aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy... More
Heating the pin - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma heats the pin of a ?heat and beat? shackle aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain is brought aboard, it ... More
Setting the buoy - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Patrick McCraken tends a tag line as a lighted buoy is placed over the side of the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago area to check and replace buoys... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Hog it!
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Lyam Shoup tends a hogging line aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The hogging line is used to pull buoy chain into a chain stop after the buoy has been... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Getting Ready
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Jimmy Allen and Seaman Brandon Hudson move a third class ice buoy into position on the buoy deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The buoy is secured in t... More
How many deckhands does it take...
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Michael Sawicki, Boatswains Mate third Class Kent Beeksma, Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Cimarossa, Chief Boatswains Mate William Miller and Seaman Scott Wake... More
Over the side - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Lieutenant David Wilhelm, the ship?s executive officer looks on as Ensign Sean Plankey holds the ship in position to set the 26-foot, 12,000-pound buoy hanging over the side ... More
Setting the buoy - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Jimmy Allen and Seaman Patrick McCraken prepare to clear the hook on a lighted buoy as it is placed over the side of the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the C... More
Adding the RACON - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Chief Boatswains Mate William Miller and Seaman Daniel Nietling secure a RADAR beacon onto a 26-foot, 12,000-pound lighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The beac... More
Chillin - Unites States Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004) - Seaman Patrick McCraken and Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Cimarossa relax next to a large lighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago area to c... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Punching Holes
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?Chief Boatswains Mate William Miller begins cutting holes in a steel mounting plate during the lull between working buoys aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The plate will ... More
Coast Guard Cutter Acacia deck crew
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? The deck crew hangs a 26-foot, 12,000-pound buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago area to check and replace buoys for the 2004 Great Lakes ship... More
Clearig the safety loops, US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Jimmy Allen releases safety loops on the hook holding the buoy to the side of the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia while Seaman Michael Sawicki and Seaman Brandon... More
Group Shot (Deck Crew), US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?The deck crew waits at the buoy pocket as the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia approaches the next buoy. From right to left are Boatswains Mate Second Class Jack Sattler, Seaman Bra... More
Hauling aboard the buoy, US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Jimmy Allen tends a tag line while a fifth class ice buoy is hauled aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia for servicing. Once aboard the buoy will be unhook... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Punching holes
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?Chief Boatswains Mate William Miller begins cutting holes in a steel mounting plate during the lull between working buoys aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The plate will ... More
Hang the buoy - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Lyam Shoup tends a tag line on the croos deck hook as a lighted buoy is placed over the side of the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago area to check ... More
Getting it to work - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Patrick McCracken and Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma work to connect the lighting system to a large lighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Chnging lamps
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma removes a light bulb from its socket aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Beeksma was replacing burnt out bulbs prior to the placeme... More
Using the "Happy Hooker", US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Jimmy Allen, Seaman Daniel Nietling and Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Cimarossa observe Chief Boatswains Mate William Miller as he demonstrates how to use a ... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Cutting Chain
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma cuts buoy chain for replacement aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain is brought aboard, it is inspecte... More
Prepare to pull chain, US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Brandon Hudson places the secondary ?whip? hook into a shackle so that the buoy chain may be hauled aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain... More
US COAST GUARD Getting prepared
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Second Class Jack Sattler and Seaman Brandon Hudson work on setting up the chain that will attach a 26-foot, 12,000-pound buoy to its mooring aboard the Coast... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Pulling Chain
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Second Class Jack Sattler directs the pulling of buoy chain for inspection aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Peering over the side, Chief Boatswains Mate ... More
Clearing the sling - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Jimmy Allen releases a sling that was used to place a 26-foot, 12,000-pound buoy into position on deck aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago... More
Still more chain cutting, US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma makes a cut so that the buoy chain may be replaced aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain is brought abo... More
Hang the buoy - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Coast Guard Seaman Brandon Hudson looks on as a fifth class ice buoy is hung over the side of the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. The buoy is being placed back in the water after ... More
US COAST GUARD Preparing dinner
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?Food Service Specialist Third Class Michael Bacher cuts mushrooms in the galley aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago area to check and replace buoys... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Cutting Holes
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?Sparks fly as Chief Boatswains Mate William Miller finishes cutting holes in a steel mounting plate during the lull between working buoys aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia.... More
Hang the bouy - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? The deck crew hangs a 26-foot, 12,000-pound buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago area to check and replace buoys for the 2004 Great Lakes ship... More
Hit in pin on the head, US Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? A sledge hammer slams down on the head of a ?heat and beat? shackle pin aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain is brought aboard, it is inspecte... More
Cutting more chain - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Boatswains Mate Third Class Kent Beeksma makes a cut so that the buoy chain may be replaced aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Once the buoy?s mooring chain is brought abo... More
Make it tight - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Cimarossa tightens down the battery pocket on a large lighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia here. Once the battery pocket is secured air... More
Tools - Unites States Coast Guard Photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Chain hooks lay on a buoy sinker aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago area to check and replace buoys for the 2004 Great Lakes shipping season. Aca... More
Clearing the sling - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)? Seaman Jimmy Allen releases a sling that was used to place a 26-foot, 12,000-pound buoy into position on deck aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia. Acacia was in the Chicago... More
Tightening the bolts - US Coast Guard photo
ABOARD CGC ACACIA (March 19, 2004)?Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Cimarossa tightens down the battery pocket on a large lighted buoy aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Acacia here. Once the battery pocket is secured air... More