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AAI and the S.S. City of Milwaukee - NHL joined forces and brought the Acacia back home to Michigan. The cutter is now at her new home port of Manistee, Michigan.
The meticulous care that her volunteer crew has performed since her decommissioning is apparent as systems are brought back on line for the passage. On board hull, mechanical, and electrical systems were surveyed, and the plant performed beautifully to power her home to Manistee.
The Sentinel of the Door remains in exceptional material condition.
Expenses for 2009 were:
$7500 Generator Rental
$7200 Insurance
$5000 State Transfer Expenses
$ 450 Marine Survey, and
$6000 Piling Removal/Mooring Prep in MI
With estimate 2010 expenses of
$3000+ Insurance for the Passage, and
Pilotage & Fuel to be announced
Shorepower connections are the first primary expense now that the Acacia is moored in Manistee.
Donations are greatly appreciated and the membership/donation pages will soon be updated. This site will also soon be carrying an events calendar, so please check back regularly
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