Great lake boats, a good video

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Any word on the reason for the transfer?
I assume Presque Isle is having a mechanical problem.

Workers from Fraser Shipyards repair an issue with the Presque Isle's hull as the American Century departs with coal. Duluth, MN - June 10, 2025

 

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Here is the Hon James L. Oberstar and Kaye E. Barker in the St. Mary's river just above 9 mile point. If you look close you might see two smaller boats hanging out as well.

 

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A bit of a chop on Lake Superior made for some nice "splash and dash" scenes as the Presque Isle departed with ore for Indiana Harbor. The tug/barge had spent a few days in port having work done on its hull that involved unloading some of its cargo into fleetmate Great Republic. After the work was done, the PI went back to CN and topped off for the trip to Indiana. Note - a music bed was added, so if you don't like that, simply hit mute. Duluth, MN - June 12, 2025

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CN's ex-Hallett Dock SW1200RS 1251 spots cars for loading of Minntac fluxstone as the Herbert C. Jackson unloads (a rare caller in the Ports). Duluth, MN - June 13, 2025

 

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Hon. James L. Oberstar being towed and escorted around Mission Pt. at Rotary Park SOO MI. 6/14/25
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infofrom USCG: Tugs are assisting the Oberstar to a local dock for refueling. I can’t confirm that she “lost an engine,” but the will be doing maintenance when docked. St Marys River is currently closed but USACE is conducting a survey as would be done any time the channel is closed. Captain of the Port is standing by to receive the survey information as well as confirmation that the Oberstar is safely moored up.

 

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Now moored pic. Should have added.

 

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On our local news service Houghton MI. Seen at the McClain State Park Portage Entry. Its actually called the Portage north entry.

 

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On our local news service Houghton MI. Seen at the McClain State Park Portage Entry. Its actually called the Portage north entry. View attachment 3618534View attachment 3618535

HOUGHTON - A national park service boat ran aground early Saturday, while transporting a patient. According to a press release from Isle Royale National Park, at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, the 25-foot National Park Service (NPS) Vessel Peregrine.

 

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The James R Barker turning into the Rock Cut at the Soo, heading down bound on her way to Burns Harbor with a load of ore. What a pic!