This explains their role in the Great Lakes waters (love the accompanying action photo):
http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/ ... -sturgeon/
So what's so great about Tawas/East Tawas?
Re: So what's so great about Tawas/East Tawas?
What were the crew doing off Tawas? They aren't looking for Shipwrecks right?
Re: So what's so great about Tawas/East Tawas?
Research vessel Sturgeon left Alpena earlier in the week and spent the better part of today in waters off Tawas City. In late afternoon, she tied-up at the State Harbor and drew a small crowd of spectators. Her crew seemed to enjoy explaining their mission and answering questions.
So what's so great about Tawas/East Tawas?
Well, today was my chance to find out! (Check the Information page for photos of John J. Boland at nearby Port Gypsum)