To: All
![](http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/gifs/Mascot_Penguin.jpg)
Crewmen [who shall remain anonymous] from the cutter Eastwind discovered a new friend when the icebreaker participated in the first Deep Freeze expedition. According to the grandson of one, "This penguin kept hanging out with various Eastwind crew members while they were ashore. They originally painted a bow tie around his neck and buttons on his chest in grease. The penguin then wiped the bow tie away by turning his head (hence the smudge in the picture). They then painted USCG on its stomach. He apparently loved it, and held a higher place in the penguin flock because of it. The bird was a popular figure during the shore work, but was never brought aboard the Eastwind."
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
THanks for the Happy Birthday info!
Happy Birthday!
As a Puget Sound area FReeper, I know enough to be very grateful for your service!
:-)
93 posted on
08/04/2003 7:19:45 AM PDT by
M0sby
(Proud Marine Corp's Wife!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Saw the Eagle in Norfolk yesterday. Looked good.
USMM salutes USCG
(BTW all of my charts are up to date)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
I love it! LOL!!
![](http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/gifs/Mascot_Penguin.jpg)
196 posted on
08/04/2003 11:17:21 AM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Happy 213th Birthday, United State Coast Guard!!
226 posted on
08/04/2003 1:20:56 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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