John, I think politics are more to blame here. Mackinaw City had ample funds and plenty of dock space also. It appeared that the museum org. was more excited about her being at Mackinaw City than her current home and all was fine. Port Huron would have to get in line and wait just like the others. I think next in line was Grand Haven AKA "Coast Guard City" followed by Duluth who both had the money and a location. It appears someone of high authority feels that if Cheboygan can't have her, then noone can.

Whatever happens, I hope Big Mac stays in Michigan where she belongs. The Scrap yards would be a terrible ending to such a grand ship but alas, many historical ships have met the same fate and the Govt. seems to care less. The Coast Guard has made that obvious with their "buy it by June or else" remarks even after everything she has done for the Guard and the history of the Great Lakes.