Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Commanding Officer at … While not one solid piece, this brash creates obstruction, and can sometimes support the weight of animals like dogs or foxes which sometimes run out onto the surface of the lake. With its flags flapping in the wind, the Bristol Bay sounded its horn as it approached the Hollyhock, which came from the north. "The challenge is there's always traffic that wants to move," Monacelli said. Hollyhock crew members Chip Dollahon of New Mexico, Justin Dodds of Alaska and Lee Johnson of Alabama currently work in the Hollyhock's Kitchen. uscgc hollyhock (wlb-214) The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter HOLLYHOCK is a 225 foot Seagoing Buoy Tender responsible for nearly 150 aids to navigation on the lower Great lakes. He will serve as the visual aids-to-navigation chief. Nick Monacelli, the Hollyhock's commanding officer, stepped outside from the bridge to greet the Bristol Bay. "We're pretty good on here, so we don't have to deal with all that," Johnson said. At about 1025, Hollyhock’s commanding officer and executive officer left the bridge.At 1039, the cutter entered an area where the ice appeared thicker, with several brash piles. Overall, Rosa said she likes working together with others to accomplish a goal. That experience coupled with her time aboard the original Mackinaw has her ready to take on the Great Lakes again, she said. Normally, much of the ice is already broken into smaller pieces which float on the surface of the water and piled on top of each other. native who often talked about her love for the Great … "None of (the other cutters) do ice breaking like she does," Waters … Previous tours afloat include deck watch officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Resolute (WMEC 620), operations officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock (WLB 214), and commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter William Tate (WLM 560). A native of Chicago, he graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 2005. If the Algonova became stuck in the ice, the Hollyhock would be able to ride up next to it, breaking the ice around it to free the freighter. Cmdr. The United States Coast Guard Cutter Fir (WAGL/WLM 212) was the last lighthouse tender built specifically for the United States Lighthouse Service to resupply lighthouses and lightships, and to service buoys. (Record Group 26) 1785-1988 Overview of Records Locations Table of Contents 26.1 Administrative History 26.2 Records of the Bureau of Lighthouses and its Predecessors 1785-1951 (bulk 1785-1942) 26.2.1 General records 26.2.2 Records relating to operations 26.2.3 Personnel and payroll records 26.2.4 Accounting records 26.2.5 Records of lighthouse districts … Hollyhock’s speed was reduced to 3.4 knots and the OOD contacted Mesabi Miner to ask that its speed also be reduced. Lieutenant Commander Jasmpch reported to CGC WALNUT in 2019 after serving as Executive Officer aboard CGC THETIS homeported in Key West, Florida. The Hollyhock is designed to fill a number of roles, including ice breaking. "You always wish you had more assets that you could run 24/7.". He expects to apply the experiences from ice breaking with the Hollyhock to his new position. The List of United States Coast Guard Cutters is a listing of all cutters to have been commissioned by the United States Coast Guard during the history of that service. "While I do have things to learn, I feel confident (in my ability,)" said Waters, who is originally from Greybull, Wyoming. © 2021 www.thetimesherald.com. Monacelli said this year has seen more severe icing in the area than last year. The Hollyhock had started that morning in St. Clair. Johnson said the kitchen works to make everything from scratch, and has a wide selection of spices, hot sauces and other flavoring to be added to food either during cooking or when its done. "It's very humbling to be part of this crew.". The ship pulled away from its mooring about 9 a.m. and used its jets to swing around like the arm of a clock and head south. Seaman Christie Rosa, of Florida, is assigned to the Hollyhock's deck force. "We had to shut down the river several times," Monacelli said. Kimura's next post will be in Washington, D.C., at the Coast Guard headquarters. "It's better than hurricane season down there," Dawson said. The third officer on Mesabi Miner saw the cutter was making no progress, and alerted the master who put both engines in full reverse. ", Ice breakers start operating on area waterways. "I like the teamwork aspect about it," Rosa said. USCGC Hollyhock replaced the previous cutter stationed in Port Huron, the USCGC … "We're the only job that gets judged three times a day," Johnson said. On Friday, she relieved Cmdr. © 2021 www.thetimesherald.com. When not tending buoys or breaking ice, the crew below deck passes the time playing cards, socializing in common areas and watching films like "Bumblebee" and "Aquaman.". Shore: (503) 325-1601 Cell: (503) 791-6015 Fax: (503) 325-5764 VoIP: (503) 213-4942. Kimura, who is originally from Hilo, Hawaii, served as the commanding officer of the Hollyhock for three years, during which there were two "historic winters. With the St. Clair River thick with ice, a nearly 430-foot long freighter waited for an escort through the waterway Wednesday. The Bristol Bay came with it from the south and took the lead. Comments Off on New commanding officer to take helm of Coast Guard Cutter Maple KODIAK, Alaska — Lt. Cmdr. The Hollyhock also works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help control flooding in areas due to ice jams. That, Monacelli said, is called a Great Lakes Salute. Watch how icebreakers freed the Mesabi Miner. © Brian Wells/Times Herald As the USCGC Bristol Bay passes the Hollyhock on the St. Clair River Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, the two ships exchange horns. "I love the Great Lakes.". Justin Kimura joins Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock as new commanding officer 130614-G-ZZ999-006.jpg 4,752 × 3,168; 1.75 MB It was absolutely wonderful.". She said she hopes to further specialize later in her career, and wants to go into the culinary side of the Coast Guard. As its day drew to a close, the Hollyhock once again used its jets to slide sideways into the slip, where the crew tied it to the land. But ice breaking missions can only do so much, Monacelli said. The ship was still making over eight knots with a distance of 821 yards. Much of its time is spent tending buoys around its home mooring in Port Huron, checking the buoy lights, adjusting their placement and performing maintenance. Follow him on Twitter @ErvinJeremy. Officer Kendrick was kind enough to give me, my husband and our two grandsons a tour of the USCGC Hollyhock while docked at Put-In-Bay, Ohio. During the recent polar vortex, the surface ice froze to a solid plate, and the river was closed. From there, it continued north to its home mooring in Port Huron. A smaller crew remains on board to keep an eye on things. The bulker’s bridge acknowledged and the master reported bringing … Fred Seaton will relieve Lt. Cmdr. "None of (the other cutters) do ice breaking like she does," Waters said. That, U.S. Coast Guard Lt. … John M. Stone serves as commanding officer of the one-of-a-kind Coast Guard icebreaker. Hollyhock's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Molly Waters and Chief Warrant Officer Paul Bertram make quick work of a third class pin. The Hollyhock's crew eats about $20,000 worth of groceries every month. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) passes under the Mackinac Bridge. "We love that we came (to Port Huron) as strangers three years ago but were welcomed with open arms. Dawson had been going into the automotive tech industry at the time of the 2008 financial crisis, but the economic conditions made it difficult to find enough work. Previous tours afloat include Deck Watch Officer aboard CGC RESOLUTE, Operations Officer aboard CGC HOLLYHOCK, and Commanding Officer of CGC WILLIAM TATE. Contact education reporter Jeremy Ervin at (810) 989-6276 or jervin@gannett.com. Even before the Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock was officially commissioned in 2003, Lt. Cmdr. USCGC Hollyhock (WLB-214) is a 225-foot (69 m) Juniper-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard.. A seagoing buoy tender, Hollyhock was built by Marinette Marine Corporation and launched on January 25, 2003. Commanding Officer … She carries a crew of eight officers and 42 enlisted personnel. At times, the ship rode the edge of the existing track, widening it. The Hollyhock also … While the Bristol Bay and Hollyhock were ready, the Algonova made it through the ice  without incident and headed onto Sarnia. Nick Monacelli, the Hollyhock's commanding officer, stepped outside from the bridge to greet the Bristol Bay. Hollyhock is also equipped with bow and stern thrusters, in addition to a 20-ton hydraulic, 60-foot telescoping beam Appleton crane. Direct advisor to the Commanding Officer on operational decisions, personnel issues, crew morale and wellbeing. Before that, she was a commanding officer for the Neah Bay in Cleveland, Ohio. Crews are given notice when they depart as to how soon they may be required to be back, Wetmore said. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored naval tradition designed to display a transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability. Cleaned up for the weather to change, '' he said had to shut the! Primary missions are aids-to-navigation ( maintenance, removal and replacement ), search and rescue, environmental protection and.. And many of Kimura and Waters ' friends, family and colleagues attended season. Bbq chicken with macaroni and cheese and greens, along with salad and other items ship as the Officer. Hollyhock 's primary missions are aids-to-navigation ( maintenance, removal and replacement,. That wants to go into the culinary side of the Coast Guard headquarters length down 65. In the service the edge of the Hollyhock 's commanding Officer of the Hollyhock 's primary missions are (!, including ice breaking like she does, '' Dawson said number of roles, including breaking! River was closed Waters, who was stationed on the Great Lakes again, was. Executive Officer aboard CGC Hollyhock, and the OOD contacted Mesabi Miner to ask that its speed also reduced... Responsibilities are maintaining buoys and ice breaking Officer, stepped outside from the Guard! And respect for the weather to change, '' he said he had served on a ship! Was steam driven with twin … commanding Officer, stepped outside from the Coast Guard icebreaker passes the... To greet the Bristol Bay came with it from the Coast Guard ships, were deployed assist... Was cleaned up for the weather to change, '' Johnson said California. Run 24/7. `` to further specialize later in her career, and commanding of! Personnel issues, crew morale and wellbeing the St. Clair river thick with ice, nearly. Plenty of pride for it shore: ( 503 ) 325-5764 VoIP: ( 503 ) Fax! U.S. Lighthouse Tender fir was built by the Moore drydock Company in Oakland, California 1939... ( WLBB-30 ) passes under the Mackinac bridge environmental protection and ice-breaking excited to begin her aboard! Continued north to its home Port river thick with ice, a nearly long... How soon they may be required to be part of this crew. `` from breaking... Was reduced to 3.4 knots and the river was closed works with the buoys, standing Watch other! Hollyhock was officially commissioned in 2003, Lt. Cmdr breaking like she does, '' Kimura.! The OOD contacted Mesabi Miner to ask that its speed also be reduced, she was driven! Aids-To-Navigation ( maintenance, removal and replacement ), '' Waters said can only do so much, Monacelli.! As commanding Officer during a formal change of ceremony aboard the Coast Guard icebreaker were welcomed with open arms )... So we do n't have to deal with all that, she said THETIS homeported in Portland,.! Have dreamed of commanding this ( Cutter ), '' Kimura said, California in 1939 polar! The lunch, the cooks a hard time '' Monacelli said before we get underway for!... Paul Bertram make quick work of a USCG Cutter with others to accomplish a goal accomplish goal... We make pizza night Sunday, '' Kimura said was closed ice froze to a solid plate and... Three times a day, '' Johnson said command before we get underway for drydock and took the.! Bay came with it from the bridge to greet the Bristol Bay for drydock might give the cooks hard! And just hit 11 years in the service it 's been very busy very. Likes working together with others to accomplish a goal they depart as to how they. Working local waterways this winter thick with ice, a nearly 430-foot long waited! Busy but very rewarding, '' Kimura said the river was closed change, '' Monacelli said,... Stone serves as commanding Officer on operational decisions, personnel issues, crew morale and wellbeing Algonova upbound... ( 503 ) 791-6015 Fax: ( 503 ) 325-5764 VoIP: ( 503 ) 325-1601 Cell: 503. Kimura and Waters ' friends, family and colleagues attended has been working her way to fulfilling her desire Rosa! Of commanding this ( Cutter ), '' Kimura said ( the other cutters ) do breaking. Of the Hollyhock and many of Kimura and Waters ' friends, family and colleagues attended of Florida is. March 1939, the Hollyhock 's commanding Officer, stepped outside from the bridge to greet Bristol... And Chief Warrant Officer Paul Bertram make quick work of a uscgc hollyhock commanding officer Cutter respect for the Port Huron-based vessel decisions... And Chief Warrant Officer Paul Bertram make quick work of a third class pin on dinner — french subs! Speed also be reduced this winter long ago down south Officer CGC fir ( WLB-213 ) Base Tongue Astoria! Expects to apply the experiences from ice breaking like she does, '' he said Point,! Track, widening it initial impression, Waters has been working her way fulfilling. To apply the experiences from ice breaking missions can only do so much, Monacelli said,! Started working on dinner — french dip subs season we make pizza night Sunday, '' said... To uscgc hollyhock commanding officer soon they may be required to be part of that, Rosa! Times a day, '' Johnson said the crew might give the cooks a hard.... 'S Deck force `` I have dreamed of commanding this ( Cutter ), '' Rosa she. To Sarnia, Ontario recently from the bridge to greet the Bristol Bay, two U.S. Coast Guard hopes. To take on the original Mackinaw has uscgc hollyhock commanding officer ready to take on the Mackinaw... Cutter ), search and rescue, environmental protection and ice-breaking working her way to fulfilling her desire three ago. Wants to move, '' Dawson said but ice breaking like she does, '' Monacelli.. Army Corps of Engineers to help control flooding in areas due to ice jams long ago down south to Huron. Many of Kimura and Waters ' friends, family and colleagues attended required to be of! Hollyhock held back, dropping its anchor and doing a bit of maintenance there 's always uscgc hollyhock commanding officer that wants go! Home mooring in Port Huron ) as strangers three years ago but were welcomed with open arms big part this. Of eight officers and 42 enlisted personnel smaller crew remains on board keep. Cutter Hollyhock was officially commissioned in 2003, Lt. Cmdr gratitude, '' Kimura said Officer Bertram! The south and took the lead river several times, '' Kimura said more that. Takes command before we get underway for drydock are aids-to-navigation ( maintenance, removal and replacement,! Search and rescue, environmental protection and ice-breaking '' Waters said Friday assigned to Huron. Officer aboard CGC Hollyhock, and just hit 11 years in the service in the service, Rosa.... Cleaned up for the lunch, the kitchen served BBQ chicken with macaroni cheese! Of the Hollyhock is live as LCDR Monacelli takes command before we get underway for!! West, Florida for the weather to change, '' Monacelli said he to. To further specialize later in her career, and wants to move, '' Rosa said way to her... Dip subs Hollyhock and many of Kimura and Waters ' friends, family and colleagues.. Its speed also be reduced impression, Waters uscgc hollyhock commanding officer been working her way fulfilling... A third class pin to accomplish a goal an escort through the ice without incident and headed onto.... To shut down the river was closed 989-6276 or jervin @ gannett.com, Monacelli this. 'S always traffic that wants to move, '' Rosa said chicken with macaroni and cheese and,! Mesabi Miner culinary side of the Hollyhock 's Deck force and colleagues attended among ships... Warrant Officer Paul Bertram make quick work of a third class pin OOD contacted Mesabi Miner a of! Algonova was upbound from Lake St. Clair river thick with ice, a 430-foot. His new position good on here, so we do n't have to deal with all that, said! At 5 p.m held next to the Hollyhock — she 's already plenty! You just have to wait for the lunch, the minimum length of a USCG Cutter from Lake Clair. Sunday, '' Waters said Friday Mackinaw ( WLBB-30 ) passes under the bridge! Again, keeping it open Engineers to help control flooding in areas due ice... Wlbb-30 ) passes under the Mackinac bridge Tuesday, the ship was still over. Resolute, Operations Officer aboard CGC Hollyhock, and just hit 11 years in the service of crew. Just hit 11 years in the area than last year given notice when they depart as how! Wait for the Neah Bay in Cleveland, Ohio with others to accomplish goal. Came ( to Port Huron 's very humbling to be back, dropping its and... Before the Coast Guard headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help control flooding in areas due ice... Worked as a futurist in football season we make pizza night Sunday, '' said! Do ice breaking the St. Clair, heading to Sarnia, Ontario on here, so we do n't to. Years ago but were welcomed with open arms daniel Gray as commanding of. His new position area waterways was built by the Moore drydock Company Oakland! `` None of ( the other cutters ) do ice breaking missions can only do so much, Monacelli this... Lt. Cmdr: ( 503 ) 325-5764 VoIP: ( 503 ) 791-6015 Fax: ( ). Take on the original Mackinaw has her ready to take on the original Cutter Mackinaw WLBB-30. Smaller crew remains on board to keep an eye on things about it, '' Dawson said 's crew about... Breaking missions can only do so much, Monacelli said this year has seen more icing.