Is there a way to lookup cutter deployment times (like how long they are at sea), or is that not something available to find out?

* Alder (WLB-216)
* Biscayne Bay (WTGB-104)
* Bristol Bay (WTGB-102)
* Buckthorn (WLI-642)
* Hollyhock (WLB-214)
* Katmai Bay (WTGB-101)
* Mackinaw (WLBB-30)
* Mobile Bay (WTGB-103)
* Neah Bay (WTGB-105)

I was trying to find out more about those cutters in the 9th District, already been to the webpages available, but nothing to be found there. Just curious to learn everything about districts there are!

Here is a start for you, good luck.
Cape May Unit Information Sheets

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Alder (WLB-216)
* Biscayne Bay (WTGB-104)
* Bristol Bay (WTGB-102)
* Buckthorn (WLI-642)
* Hollyhock (WLB-214)
* Katmai Bay (WTGB-101)
* Mackinaw (WLBB-30)
* Mobile Bay (WTGB-103)
* Neah Bay (WTGB-105)

If you've already been to the website why not call them and ask what a typical patrol is like. I do believe most of them have their own webpage. Looks like you have listed bouy tenders and 140' icebreakers. Since I was on the old Mackinaw, I have some insight. None of them are gone longer than 2 months, if that. The smaller the cutter, the less time out, especially in the Great Lakes. Of course if conditions warrant, IE: heavy ice in winter, or yard time for repair, they could be away from homeport longer. Great Lakes cutters are awesome!http://www.uscg.mil/d9/D9Units.asp I know the Buckthorn doesn't go out alot. CPO Kalbach

If you've already been to the website why not call them and ask what a typical patrol is like. I do believe most of them have their own webpage. Looks like you have listed bouy tenders and 140' icebreakers. Since I was on the old Mackinaw, I have some insight. None of them are gone longer than 2 months, if that. The smaller the cutter, the less time out, especially in the Great Lakes. Of course if conditions warrant, IE: heavy ice in winter, or yard time for repair, they could be away from homeport longer. Great Lakes cutters are awesome!http://www.uscg.mil/d9/D9Units.asp I know the Buckthorn doesn't go out alot. CPO Kalbach[/QUOTE]

I am at Sector Sault right now, so I am familier with a few of those boats. The Chief has a good point, the best way to find out info is call the boat. You might even be able to arrange a tour. I can tell you that since I have been here this summer, the Buckthorn and Katmai Bay have been out a few times. I am sure when the ice comes they will be out a lot more.

I can tell you when I was on the Mobile Bay The Most I seen it go for was 2-3 weeks, maybe a week or so for the winter icebreaking. just depends on how bad the ice is during winter. It also pushes a barge for Aton during the warmer weather.

Justin! way to make sk2 guy! He is right about to Mobile Bay. It's in Sturgeaon bay ,WI abut 45 minutes north of green bay. If you want to go to the city the neah bay is in Cleveland, OH. Any D9 sailor will tell ya, it's the best.

Hey HTFire, they still got the back door bar up there? man i used to stumble out of that place every time i pulled in. The Sault is pretty cool.

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Hey HTFire, they still got the back door bar up there? man i used to stumble out of that place every time i pulled in. The Sault is pretty cool.

The dont call them the Great Lakes for no reason. Its awesome up here. On my second D9 ride right now and might see my 3rd next year.

yes the back door is still there. Was there last night

////EM1 SENDS

outstanding, we used to pre-game at the vfw next to the sector......i miss it.

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The Sault is pretty cool.

HAHA....well, I wouldn't go that far, but it's not bad! I am a fan of the Bird myself lol. Yea, I am an MK stuck in the MST world here....but hopfully I will be able to get on one of the boats when I transfer.....would deff like a D9 black hull.....