Operation Coal Shovel

MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

04.14.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jessica Fontenette 

U.S. Coast Guard District 9

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay (WTGB 102) assists ship during Operation Coal Shovel on Lake Michigan, January 2025. Operation Coal Shovel concluded on April 14, 2025 due to lack of ice coverage and complete waterway availability for commerce. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Nolan)

• Date Taken: 04.14.2025
• Date Posted: 04.15.2025 14:36
• Photo ID: 8975248
• VIRIN: 250414-G-G0109-1001
• Resolution: 644x860
• Size: 193.44 KB
• Location: MICHIGAN, US