Cadets can volunteer for various work details while aboard. Here cadets clear the anchor chain from the chain locker in preparation for cleaning the space.

1998 - USCG Station Michigan City, IN - The First Crew..these guys proved it could be done.

Dockside in Manitowoc provided some time for sanding the ships' rails in preparation for a new coat of varnish.

Year 2000 crew in Manitowoc. The gentleman holding the paddle (covered in fancy knot work which the cadets made aboard) is Dr. Jay Martin, Director of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, our host.