⚓️Coast Guard Icebreaker CRUSHES Duluth Harbor

Experience the raw power of the U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker CRUSHING through Duluth’s frozen harbor in stunning 4K. Step aboard USCGC Mackinaw (#30), the largest and most powerful icebreaker on the Great Lakes, during this exclusive January 2025 winter mission. Watch as this massive 3,500-ton vessel demonstrates ice-crushing capabilities through never-before-seen footage. Witness spectacular phenomena like “lightning cracks” shooting through thick ice as the Coast Guard maintains critical shipping lanes. This comprehensive documentary takes you inside every aspect of Great Lakes icebreaking operations from the high-tech bridge to the massive engine room below. Experience real-time ice-crushing maneuvers and witness the coordination required to keep winter commerce flowing. Get unprecedented access to restricted areas of this engineering marvel. Tour the engine room, galley, and navigation systems while learning about life aboard America’s most capable Great Lakes icebreaker. Watch breathtaking sunrise operations through Duluth’s iconic ship canal and witness the traditional master’s salute exchange with the Aerial Lift Bridge. Learn about Coast Guard career opportunities and the vital role these vessels play in maintaining Great Lakes shipping channels. From advanced ice navigation techniques to crew insights, this complete tour offers maritime enthusiasts and future Coast Guard members an authentic look at winter operations. KEY MOMENTS: 0:00 Mission Overview: Coast Guard Icebreaker MACKINAW 2:23 Commander’s Mission Brief: Ice Breaking Strategy 5:39 Breaking Ice by Duluth’s Iconic Lift Bridge 7:44 Bridge Tour: Navigation Systems & Ice Breaking Tech 15:43 Ice Crushing Action: Lightning Cracks in Superior Bay 21:08 Life at Sea: Crew Dining & Ship’s Galley Tour 23:00 Below Deck: Massive Engine Room Tour 25:40 Bridge Operations: Lift Bridge Approach Strategy 30:41 Duluth Lift Bridge Passage & Master’s Salute 33:16 Docking Operations: Ice Harbor Arrival 34:56 Coast Guard Career Q&A with Commander Greene ___________________________ Please support this channel by becoming a member or purchasing items from the online store. ⛴️👍🙏 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/VibewithMike Vibe with Mike Store https://www.vibewithmike.com ___________________________ #Ship #IceBreaking #Duluth #USCG