CGC Acacia (WLB 406)

USCGC Acacia (WLB-406) was a 180-foot Iris-class buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944. Built for World War II service, Acacia was primarily tasked with maintaining aids to navigation, search and rescue, and icebreaking throughout the Great Lakes and surrounding waters. Over her distinguished career, she responded to numerous emergencies, including maritime accidents and environmental crises, earning a reputation for reliability. After more than six decades of service, Acacia was decommissioned in 2006 and later preserved as a museum ship in Manistee, Michigan.