Great lake boats, a good video

[MossRoad]

I saw a video of it happening somewhere. Can't post a link to it. Might have been on boatnerd.

A little fishing vessel scurried out of its way, then stopped and watched. Also showed the other freighter passing behind it later.

 

[ArlyA]

The Joe Block, one of my favorite boats and considered to be the most maneuverable boat on the lakes had someone messing with it.

 

[ArlyA]

The Boland pulling into Duluth MN with a leaking hull. Not much for details yet.

 

[ArlyA]

Recent photo of the Algoma Intrepid unloading salt in Muskegon MI.

 

[ArlyA]

Some historical photos today. We have toured through one of the boats located in Superior WI.
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1896 John Ericsson 1967

Steel whaleback bulk freighter

Built at West Superior WI by American Steel Barge Co., Hull 138
First frames laid Feb 15, 1896; launched July 11, 1896

405’ LOA, 382’ LBP, 48’ beam, 27’ depth
1 deck, hold beams, 12 hatches @ 24’, coal-fired boilers, triple expansion engine, 2000 HP

Enrolled at Marquette MI July 25, 1896 (Temp #4)
390.0 x 48.0 x 27.0, 3200.79 GT, 2378.27 NT US 77226 to:
Bessemer Steamship Co., Cleveland OH (home port Duluth MN)

Entered service Aug 11, 1896 carrying iron ore from Ashland WI

 

[ArlyA]

One heck of a photo on Interlake Steamship co.
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Our M/V Mark W. Barker making her way into the Port of Lorain, Ohio this weekend. She's passing through the Charles Berry Bascule bridge, the second largest bascule bridge in the world.

 

[MossRoad]

WOW!

 

[ArlyA]

Sometime in May, the Edwin H. Gott entering the Soo Locks. One of may favorite boats.

 

[MossRoad]

Similar to me trying to fit the Suburban in the garage!

I've been up there before. Tight fit. Amazing control of the ships.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Don't try to put your finger between the Gott and the Lock.