Never Tailgate a Cutter — Mesabi Miner Runs into Cutter Hollyhock

On Sunday, the USCG Cutter Hollyhock was conducting an ice escort for six Great Lakes ore boats.in Northern Lake Michigan.  The Hollyhock is a 225 feet long, Juniper Class Seagoing Buoy Tender displacing 2.000 long tons.  Following close behind, perhaps too … Continue reading