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Sundew’s Historic Return to Grand Haven | Duluth News
The Coast Guard Cutter Sundew, a WWII-era icebreaker turned buoy tender, is making a triumphant return to Grand Haven for Coast Guard Week—its 17th year on the water after a near-scrapping fate. Once retired in 2004 and nearly doomed by $12K annual upkeep, the ship was saved by trucking magnate Jeff Foster, who restored it by 2010. Now, a crew of 30 volunteers—including Mike Napoli, who served aboard 25 years ago—are prepping the vessel with oil changes, filter swaps, and brass polishing. With Foster’s maritime expertise and the Sundew’s legendary durability, this historic ship is set to…
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