Just had to add the latest boat we saw this past weekend docked at St. Ignace.
This belongs to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
In the last post we wondered which of the protective services had the fastest boat.
Take a look at these on the stern.
This boat will be very important to the story in Book Three
of the Mackinac Trilogy.
In “Discovered – The Cross of Lorraine” several types of law enforcement boats
play a role in the search and rescue of Tawny.
While in the Straits area last week I photographed a few of them.
Take a look at the powerful engines mounted on the sterns of these vessels
and you can understand how they can reach such amazing speeds.
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This craft is manned by Michigan Conservation Officers.
The above shots were taken at the St. Ignace Harbor. In the novel,”Chief” hitches a ride
from there on one of these boats. The law enforcement agencies in the Straits
work well together.
Last, but certainly not least, the U.S. Coast Guard boat temporarily docked at
Mackinac Island Harbor. I had to quickly capture this shot on a cell phone
before they sped off again.
Wouldn’t it be great to see these three boats in a race across the Straits?
Yes, the book signing at the Island Book Store was a great success. All copies were autographed and sold. Many thanks to Mary Jane and Tammy for making it such a fun experience. I found that people who enjoy northern Michigan treasure fictional stories that take place there. The adventurous, dramatic storyline appealed to young and old.
Thank you to my readers and all those who stopped by at the signing.
See islandbookstore.com to buy from Mary Jane. Or call the store at (906) 847-6202
One of the problems of enjoying a nice long vacation up north is that this blog gets neglected. However, I did take many new photos and promise to post some soon.
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