Great lake boats, a good video

[ArlyA]

Oh, this quite the photo. Workers from Fraser Shipyards work on the Presque Isle's bow thruster at the port terminal this past Friday morning. Duluth, MN - April 11, 2025— in Duluth, MN.

 

[MossRoad]

Oh, this quite the photo. Workers from Fraser Shipyards work on the Presque Isle's bow thruster at the port terminal this past Friday morning. Duluth, MN - April 11, 2025— in Duluth, MN.View attachment 3264866

That one would make quite the jigsaw puzzle!

 

[ArlyA]

Photo's taken inside the Barker. Walking along, we made our way down into the belly of the beast! An up-close look at the James R. Barker’s inner workings.

 

[ArlyA]

This is photos taken onboard the James R. Barker. I had the incredible opportunity to step aboard the 1,004-foot Interlake Steamship Company vessel while it was docked in Two Harbors, loading iron ore pellets. Being able to explore the ship up close, especially during active loading operations, was such a unique experience. Can’t wait to share more from this visit. There’s a lot to see from behind the scenes of these massive Great Lakes freighters.

 

[ArlyA]

Here is a FB post from the owner of Peterson's just posted. They are the local fish-market we buy fish from. Thought you might find it interesting. I added a photos of one of their boats tied up.
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Peterson's Fish Market


Good afternoon on this sun filled day. People always feel better when the sun is out. More so for us yoopers as we don't see the sun all winter. I read that there will be an Easter egg hunt in Hancock on the Quincy Green (old highschool). Have your kiddies bring a basket or container to fill with those eggs. Fun, fun, fun! I was busy this morning. Did all my exercises, washed our bedding and cleaned the house. Now it's off to the bank and post office for our mail. Capt. Chris and crew are back out on the big lake setting nets today. Lift tomorrow. Still getting plenty of fish. I heard from. A reliable source said that beef is going to be climbing higher and higher. We use ground turkey for some of our beef recipes so we will get thru it. Looks like we will be eating more fish and chicken. I remember hubby telling me stories about when he was young and they were so poor that fish was all they had to eat. He said he got so sick of it but they did not starve. He still likes fish but not as much as me. When our restaurant is open I eat fish almost every day. Well friends and family I have to get moving. Have a great day and be kind. Pat

 

[MossRoad]

Nice story. I can't wait to get out fishing again this year!

 

[ArlyA]

CSL Welland upbound leaving the Soo and heading for Thunder Bay, ON. 4-16-25 I'll take my drink with ice!

 

[ArlyA]

Wishing everyone a happy Easter. Our weekly banner change is this view of the Boland unloading coal at Munising MI yesterday. Credit Gus Schauer for making the drive to the Upper Peninsula to capture this uncommon visit.

 

[ArlyA]

Joseph L. Block in the dry (graving) dock at Fraser Shipyards this morning. Its fresh paint sure looks sharp. Superior, WI - April 20, 2025

 

[BackRoad]

Floating bath tubs!

I grew up east of Rochester NY, and about 5 miles from Lake Ontario. The lake is wide enough there that one can't see the other side, so more like the ocean than a lake.

We would watch the Lakers heading back and forth to the St. Lawrence, but they were out far enough to only make out silhouettes, and not the details.

This thread has some outstanding photography that shows what we were missing...