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. Hollyhock's primary missions are aids-to-navigation (maintenance, removal and replacement), search and rescue, environmental protection and ice-breaking. Commanding Officer CGC FIR (WLB-213) Base Tongue Point Astoria, OR 97103. Hollyhock is also equipped with bow and stern thrusters, in addition to a 20-ton hydraulic, 60-foot telescoping beam Appleton crane. After the Bristol Bay and Algonova passed, the Hollyhock turned around to fall in behind the Algonova as the group headed north to Sarnia. "For me, today is all about gratitude," Kimura said. Capt. "The challenge is there's always traffic that wants to move," Monacelli said. The Hollyhock's main responsibilities are maintaining buoys and ice breaking. "We had to shut down the river several times," Monacelli said. 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. The Hollyhock also works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help control flooding in areas due to ice jams. The Hollyhock also sounded its horn. The Yard Commanding Officer recently received the following note of thanks from the Commanding Officer of the Cutter JEFFERSON ISLAND expressing his gratitude for the Yard’s successful work on a five-month unscheduled availability. 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). "It's better than hurricane season down there," Dawson said. Waters is excited to begin her time as the commanding officer of the Hollyhock — she's already got plenty of pride for it. Waters is excited to begin her time as the commanding officer of the Hollyhock — she's already got plenty of pride for it. On Tuesday, the kitchen served BBQ chicken with macaroni and cheese and greens, along with salad and other items. 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. Commanding Officer … Find our subscription deals and offers here. 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. While the Bristol Bay and Hollyhock were ready, the Algonova made it through the ice  without incident and headed onto Sarnia. 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. Support stories like these. Since that initial impression, Waters has been working her way to fulfilling her desire. Seaman Christie Rosa, of Florida, is assigned to the Hollyhock's deck force. From there, it continued north to its home mooring in Port Huron. Tours ashore include Staff Officer at the District … Hollyhock is currently assigned to Port Huron, Michigan as its home port. "None of (the other cutters) do ice breaking like she does," Waters said. Her prior afloat tours include Commanding Officer USCGC FIR (WLB 213) and USCGC HOLLYHOCK (WLB 214), Executive Officer in USCGC ORCAS (WPB 1327) and USCGC HOLLYHOCK, and Deck Watch Officer in USCGC POLAR SEA (WAGB 11). The Hollyhock also … "I have dreamed of commanding this (cutter)," Waters said Friday. Shore: (503) 325-1601 Cell: (503) 791-6015 Fax: (503) 325-5764 VoIP: (503) 213-4942. A seasoned Great Lakes sailor, Cmdr. That, U.S. Coast Guard Lt. … Fir was built by the Moore Drydock Company in Oakland, California in 1939. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "We love that we came (to Port Huron) as strangers three years ago but were welcomed with open arms. "It's been very busy but very rewarding," Kimura said. On behalf of the officers and crew of USCGC Updated Uscg … With its flags flapping in the wind, the Bristol Bay sounded its horn as it approached the Hollyhock, which came from the north. Find our subscription deals and offers here. Kimura's next post will be in Washington, D.C., at the Coast Guard headquarters. Watch how icebreakers freed the Mesabi Miner. Follow her on Twitter @anya_rath. USCGC HOLLYHOCK is live as LCDR Monacelli takes command before we get underway for drydock! On Friday, she relieved Cmdr. USCGC Hollyhock replaced the previous cutter stationed in Port Huron, the USCGC … Guy earned his law degree from the University of Miami, School of Law in 1985 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1986 after completing twelve years of active service in the United States Coast Guard as a commissioned officer. “We regularly patrol throughout District 17’s area of operations, which is made up of two million square miles of operational area, including the Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Chain, the Bering Sea and the Arctic,” said Cmdr. If something's off, Johnson said the crew might give the cooks a hard time. The Hollyhock is designed to fill a number of roles, including ice breaking. The Hollyhock also sounded its horn. Waters, a Greybull, Wyo. During the recent polar vortex, the surface ice froze to a solid plate, and the river was closed. "I have an opportunity to make an impact," Kimura said. All rights reserved. Coast Guard Cutter HOLLYHOCK is the fourteenth Juniper Class Seagoing Buoy Tender and the ninth "B Class" cutter built by Marinette Marine Corporation. FN Kordell Schmoll who is soon to be headed to DC 'A' school learning to work the torch, SN Briana Bristow flattening the pin with DC3 Zac Rudy MacAulay finishing it off "You just have to wait for the weather to change," he said. "You always wish you had more assets that you could run 24/7.". ... Deputy Master Chief Petty Officer … Lt. Cmdr. 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 was absolutely wonderful.". The 110' patrol boat is homeported in Portland, Maine. "We're pretty good on here, so we don't have to deal with all that," Johnson said. Previous tours afloat include Deck Watch Officer aboard CGC RESOLUTE, Operations Officer aboard CGC HOLLYHOCK, and Commanding Officer of CGC WILLIAM TATE. © 2021 www.thetimesherald.com. But ice breaking missions can only do so much, Monacelli said. Nick Monacelli, the Hollyhock's commanding officer, stepped outside from the bridge to greet the Bristol Bay. At times, the ship rode the edge of the existing track, widening it. She was steam driven with twin … Crews are given notice when they depart as to how soon they may be required to be back, Wetmore said. USCGC DEPENDABLE is a 210 foot Medium Endurance cutter that is currently homeported at Joint Expeditionary Base- Little Creek/Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 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. Her job includes working with the buoys, standing watch and other duties. "We're the only job that gets judged three times a day," Johnson said. "I love the Great Lakes.". 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.". Breaking ice is a big part of that, Monacelli said. "It's very humbling to be part of this crew.". 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. Wednesday's ice breaking was part of Operation Coal Shovel, a joint operation between the United States and Canada to ensure the last freighters of the season can make it through the St. Clair-Detroit river system and to mitigate any potential flooding issues. "You're around a lot of intelligent people, it makes you want to work harder, stronger.". 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. She said she hopes to further specialize later in her career, and wants to go into the culinary side of the Coast Guard. John M. Stone serves as commanding officer of the one-of-a-kind Coast Guard icebreaker. He expects to apply the experiences from ice breaking with the Hollyhock to his new position. 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. Friday's ceremony was held next to the Hollyhock and many of Kimura and Waters' friends, family and colleagues attended. She said she's also interested in the financial side of the cooking and procurement, which might lead to opportunities to learn more administrative-type skills. The cooks touch base with the crew every month or so to keep track of changing tastes or anything the crew might like to see done differently. This can range from two hours notice to multiple days. Nick Monacelli, the Hollyhock's commanding officer, stepped outside from the bridge to greet the Bristol Bay. "With its flags flapping in the wind, the Bristol Bay sounded its horn as it approached the Hollyhock, which came from the north. ", Ice breakers start operating on area waterways. It is sorted by length down to 65', the minimum length of a USCG cutter. Nick Monacelli, the Hollyhock's commanding officer, stepped outside from the bridge to greet the Bristol Bay. Hollyhock's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Molly Waters and Chief Warrant Officer Paul Bertram make quick work of a third class pin. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Lt. Cmdr. He will serve as the visual aids-to-navigation chief. The ship returned a track previously cut through the ice and went through it again, keeping it open. With the St. Clair River thick with ice, a nearly 430-foot long freighter waited for an escort through the waterway Wednesday. The Hollyhock had started that morning in St. Clair. That, Monacelli said, is called a Great Lakes Salute. Once everything was cleaned up for the lunch, the cooks started working on dinner — french dip subs. A little before lunch time, Petty Officer First Class Cody Dawson, of Troy, Ohio, hung out the Hollyhock's mess hall during some of his down time. The Hollyhock and Bristol Bay, two U.S. Coast Guard ships, were deployed to assist. All rights reserved. Molly Waters, who was stationed on the original cutter Mackinaw then, had a deep affection and respect for the Port Huron-based vessel. 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