Polaris Boss 6x6 with pods (tracks) Center actuating lawn mower by Husky
The Queen of the Lakes - aka the longest freighter operating on the Great Lakes on one of her first voyages up the Detroit River during the 2023 shipping season.
The M/V Paul R. Tregurtha - overall Length 1013 feet, 6 inches.
Originally launched February 4th, 1981 as the M/V William J. De Lancey at a cost of approximately $60 million dollars.
Her twin diesel engines crank out over 17,000 hp. to her twin 17.5 ft diameter controllable-pitch propellers.
Polaris Boss 6x6 with pods (tracks) Center actuating lawn mower by Husky
I found another photo of the Spartan from years ago that I took. They are passing under the bridge in Houghton and on there way to Duluth MN with brine.
Polaris Boss 6x6 with pods (tracks) Center actuating lawn mower by Husky
Taken a few days ago.
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2023 Shipping Season is underway:
First one out of the gate for the 2023 shipping season is the classic laker Lee A Tregurtha (1942)! From Fraser shipyard to the canal she was assisted by U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SPAR! While the Soo locks do not open until Saturday, the Lee A Tregurtha is heading to Marquette to load iron ore before exiting Lake Superior.