Toward the end of January, ice cover across the surface area of the Great Lakes hit record lows for that time of year. 16:29 Harvest Spirit departed and is down bound. Burns Harbor then weighed anchor and arrived, entering the harbor at 09:13 to load. Milwaukee, WI MKE Marine Reports
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Its still pretty healthy losses compared to 2019.. On Feb. 2, total ice coverage on all five of the Great Lakes was at 11.8%, below-average for this time of year. In 1929, the Grand Trunk carferry MADISON, inbound into Grand Haven in fog and ice, collided with the U.S. Army dredge General G.G. The two
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The Duluth Seaway Port Authority didnt set out to coin a new maritime term last week, but officials may have started the process anyway. In 1870, The Port Huron Weekly Times reported that a Montreal company has purchased all the standing timber on Walpole Island Indian Reservation [on the St. Clair River ] A large force of men are employed in hewing, cutting and delivering the same on the banks of the river in readiness for shipment The proceeds of the sale of timber on Walpole Island will probably amount to $18,000 to $20,000, to be distributed among the Indians of the island to improve their farms. A similar cane was presented to the vessel Saturday morning. Algoma Niagara loading at Compass Minerals Monday, salt for Chicago. Rollout of Algoma Enterprise started last Saturday, with chain pullers. On March 1, 1884 the I.N. "They are extremely vulnerable in this pandemic," she said. St. Marys River Know Your Ships
The power plant property was identified almost 20 years ago as an ideal spot for the company. BoatUS is sounding the alarm on proposed management changes to the New York State Canal System that, if passed, could trigger negative consequences on the historic waterway for years to come and not just in New York. Most of the crew were killed. You know, with construction shutdowns through the manufacturing sector [in early 2020], thats particularly affected demand for steel, Burrows says. PERE MARQUETTE 19 grounded in limited visibility on January 17, 1916, two miles south of Big Point Sable, Michigan, 600 feet off shore. Monday; 21:16 Robert S Pierson departed for Windsor. Because of COVID-19, the Chicago Harbor System shut down tours for more than three months, and when they resumed, maximum capacity was limited to 50. Lake Erie Ports for Wednesday Bill Kloss
16:22 Manitoulin shifted to the Superior Elevator to finish loading grain. Nanticoke: Algonova is at Imperial Oil. 1/21 - Syracuse, NY
The firefighters started arriving four minutes after they were paged. Heney said "This shipment required considerable planning between the freight forwarder, the Port, and Logistec Stevedoring which was responsible for the discharge and handling of the fertilizer. We were in contact with companies that specialize in this type of work that were willing to help us save these pieces of maritime history. Algoma Sault loading at Compass Minerals Saturday. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System connects North America's freshwater Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and the world. People may wonder, Shen said, why is it important to study pancakes? The ice formation can decrease wave intensity, which can have major implications for ships navigating wavy waters. It is still exciting to see the improvement, especially after a year rocked by a global pandemic, boats in extended layup, and lower numbers realized in other parts of the industry. Display positive work attitude. Huron.
Marys Conquest arrived from Manitowoc at 09:11 Monday (01/11) with cement for the Kinnickinnic River terminal. Despite the reopening of many such facilities and an incremental return to more typical consumption, the United States' steel capability utilization rate remained at 65.1% during the week ended Sept. 12, compared to 80.3% during the same period in 2019, noted the report. In 1988, Chris moved Ceres corporate headquarters from Chicago to Weehawken, New Jersey. I am heart broken that we could not save her from the elements that have been working to destroy her for the past 170 years. Sichem Montreal IMO 9404900 which first came inland as such in 2012 on its only visit with that name has been renamed and now sails as the Pvt Neptune of Panama registry and flag. It minimizes removal of healthy trees and the location will minimize impacts to visitors view of the Locks as they enter the park. The smoke-filled air on board the vessel cleared enough for officials and investigators to walk through by lunchtime Monday, some 11 hours after the shipyard first reported the fire at 1:38 a.m. We treat them like dead-in-the-water floating vessels, Dietman said. Beyond photogrammetry, shes also an Emmy Award-winning underwater photographer. ASHLAND, in a critically leaking condition, barely made Mamonel, Colombia, on February 5, 1988, where she was scrapped. St. Marys River Know Your Ships
The vessel was enroute from Vancouver, British Columbia, to London, England, with timber.
She was immediately placed in the graving dock where she will receive her 5-year survey. The unusually mild first part of winter has not only left much of central New York in a significant snow drought, but also with the lack of ice on area lakes, including the Great Lakes. Duluth-Superior Daniel Lindner
In 1954, she was renamed c.) GEORGE F. RAND and in 1962, the RAND was sold to Canadian registry and renamed d.) AVONDALE. He was a tough negotiator, but never let the deal get away. If you want to support this project, but prefer not to make a gift online you may mail checks to: Soo Locks Visitor Center Association
one on board a ship in two days. This is a normal seasonal decline, plus more decline. Inside Detroit's Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 2/13 -
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Each forecast iteration will take into account the latest surface-air temperature data, which drives ice formation. pre-Seaway visitor in 1957.
The tug/barge, which is running light, arrived at 05:26 and tied up at the former Advanced Boiler dock. If you have questions or need help registering, don't hesitate to call us at 419-214-5000. On 03 February 1899, the steamer GEORGE FARWELL (wooden propeller freighter, 182 foot, 977 gross tons, built in 1895, at Marine City, Michigan) burned while laid up near Montreal, Quebec. Angel dressed in a dalmatian costume to entertain the crowd especially the children on board, allowing each of them a turn at aiming the water hoses. On Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard Neah Bay, from Cleveland, and Canadian Coast Guard ship Samuel Risley also assisted in breaking up the ice. The pair is on its way to Milwaukee. Conneaut: Sam Laud arrived at 03:43. The Waugoshance Lighthouse has been around for the Civil War and both World Wars. Wednesday March 10, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder will depart her home mooring in Duluth and proceed to fracture the ice throughout Duluth and Superior harbors. 1907: WILLIAM NOTTINGHAM broke loose in wild winds and flooding at Buffalo. May every step of every guest who walks our historic ships decks be in Dings honor as the Schoonmaker itself would not exist if not for his support, LaMarre added. She is heading for Indiana Harbor. The area that the modular will be placed in is an area that has been surveyed from a previous project. The West German freighter continued to travel to the Great Lakes through 1967 and returned as b) CHRISTIAN in 1968. The first lightship was stationed on Waugoshance shoal in 1832. scrapping on June 22, 1966. The board also approved a letter of intent to sell almost 10 acres of the portion of the Pulliam property it will buy to a Green Bay mineral processing company that wants to expand. The government of Canada will continue to evaluate the situation and make changes as necessary to ensure the health and safety of all Canadians," the release said. The salt is also sold in bulk to manufacturers for the production of plastics, detergents, disinfectants and animal nutrition products. The runaway train demolished a transport truck and trailer that had just been loaded at the grain elevators at the Goderich Harbor, Huron OPP said. Milwaukee, WI MKE Marine Reports
Both the Sabin and Davis Locks are too shallow for most modern vessels. CHARLES E. WILSON (Hull#710) was launched March 10, 1973, at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin by Bay Shipbuilding Corp., for American Steamship Co.
The locks had never before been open this late in January. If passed, the act would forever change the operating structure, which would leave management of the canal system even less transparent than it currently is, remove state accountability and forever hinder the economic viability of the canal with weak funding sources. 2/4 - Hamilton, ON
Purchased by Soconav in 1991, renamed d.) LÕAIGLE. encountered an ice pressure ridge and came to a stop in the Straits of Mackinac. "Kudos to (county staff) getting this done. This vessel had an interesting rebuild history. The lighthouse at Waugoshance was arguably the first light built in the Great Lakes that was completely surrounded by water. It came to a complete stop in the ice under the bridge. Morro Bay escorted her through western Lake Erie. Arriving Two Harbors on Jan. 12th was the John J. Boland at 05:35. definition of - senses, usage, synonyms, thesaurus. McKeil Spirit departed on Sunday bound, in ballast, for Picton, ON. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. The ship first traded through the Seaway in 1960 as a) MANCHESTER FAME and returned as b) CAIRNGLEN in 1965, again as c) MANCHESTER FAME in 1967 and as d) ILKON NIKI in 1972. Toledo, OH
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On 14 January 1945, the W. Butler Shipyard built C1-M-AV1 ship LEBANON (Hull#40) was the last vessel through the Soo Locks. The participant with the closest guess will win the contest. Lake Erie Ports for Thursday Bill Kloss
Mason didn't respond to an email asking why Modern American Recycling Service purchased the Bramble. You cant be rushing in.
Thursday Arrivals: Florence Spirit arrived at Zug Island to load coke. A sexy nympho with a tight pussy is rammed upside down today. Algoma Niagara loading at Compass Minerals, salt for Chicago. Through November this year theres been 36.6 million tons of iron ore shipped, and about 25.5 million tons of limestone. G.L. The ship was repaired at Welland and returned to service on October 6.
The crew was picked up by a passing tanker and delivered to Halifax. Marie, MI
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Her pilothouse was destroyed by fire. Conneaut: American Century and American Courage are due to arrive on Thursday. Cleveland: Tug New York has moved to the Great Lakes Shipyard. GL Ostrander/Integrity arrived at Lafarge to unload cement. This vessel was once known as the Beluga Gratification, a name it held briefly in 2008 before being named BBC Rhine. As an adult, he organized Eatons Santa Claus Parade for many years in Toronto. Marys Cement, Algoma Harvester, Everlast/Norman McLeod, G3 Marquis, Florence Spirit, Sea Eagle II/St. Marquette, MI Fred A. Tijan
14:15 USCG Mackinaw arrived at the coast guard station. Lakers ship to ports within the Great Lakes Seaway system, while salties carry cargo directly overseas. The group has just 30 days to raise the remaining money for this project. The other rudder post was also damaged. 1/13 -
Frank L. Mays age 89 of Rogers City and Dade City, Florida passed away January 7, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Zephyrhills, Fl.
Marie will close three regional waterways in conjunction with the scheduled closure of the Soo Locks. Maintain professional vendor relations, including advocating for the company and negotiating favorable rates and cost. Mariners Church of Detroit has announced that the annual Blessing of the Fleet will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, March 14. 3/3 -
The following is a look back on the 2020 commercial shipping season here on the Saginaw River, utilizing the information and data I have collected during this time period. Calcite: Saturday; 20:52 The tug General arrived from Cheboygan. 16:53 Baie Comeau departed and is downbound. Please note the Notice to Navigation Interests released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for further information. It did not come inland with its former name. Sturgeon Bay, WI Daniel Lindner
The U.S. Coast Guard has seen a significant warming trend on the Great Lakes, and warmer weather is forecasted for the foreseeable future. Marie on Saturday afternoon. The ship loader has now been torn down. Responsibilities
water damage at high tide. We have been attempting to get approval from these government agencies since last summer so we could begin fundraising efforts. Novak and Totsch spent more than a year giving the boat a little makeup job by painting her and freshening her up. Rooms inside the cabin where the crew used to stay now hold firefighting paraphernalia and pictures of #41 in action. On 20 January 1978, HARRY L. ALLEN (formerly JOHN B. COWLE, built in 1910) burned at her winter lay-up berth at Capital 4 grain elevator dock in Duluth. 1/22 - Sarnia, ON
The vessel arrived at Manistee in 2002, on January first, and Captain Riley Messer was presented a hackberry cane, crafted by local resident Ken Jilbert. Friday Arrivals: Kaye E Barker arrived at AK Steel to unload ore. Robert S Pierson arrived at Zug Island to load coke. In 1973, the JOSEPH H. THOMPSON ran aground at Escanaba, Michigan, after departing that port. Right at the point when a customer would pack their bag to leave, Chris would drop a new idea on the table and get to a contract signature. The friends agreed on the deal two days later at the Billy Goat Tavern, appropriately located on Navy Pier in Chicago. 2/4 - Duluth, MN
We are seeing a lot of passenger interest, and were very excited for the 2021 season, Shelby Soberalski, director of marketing and sales for Interlake Holding company, which owns the SS Badger, said. Ground vibration, underwater shockwaves from blasting, and the potential physical impacts to nearby fish and fish eggs in the St. Marys River are concerns for USACE and Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Blough was the second of four boats stacked together, with the James Barker anchored to the dock, and the Blough bound to it.
1988: ENDERS M. VOORHEES, under tow on the Mediterranean, broke loose in gale force winds and went aground about 56 miles south of Athens off Kythnos Island and broke up.
Cameron, Andrew and Angela, now 16, 8 and 4, loved being on the boat and meeting people, but as they got older, there were things they missed, too. Algoma TankersAlgonova remained at the Purvis Dock in Soo Harbor Thursday. Due Two Harbors on Jan. 1st are = Presque Isle and = Joseph L. Block. FOSTER (wooden schooner, 134 foot, 319 gross tons, built in 1872, at Port Huron, Michigan) was sold by Clark I. 1974: LUCIE SCHULTE had been a Pre-Seaway and Seaway visitor to the Great Lakes. Algoma Sault cleared 3.36 am Friday upbound for Chicago with salt. St. Marys River
In his Feb. 1 letter, Walz noted that while U.S. Steel which owns Keetac in Keewatin and Minntac in Mountain Iron, Minn. had enough ore for now, it had expressed interest in securing leases for additional high-quality ore that would solidify the longterm options for the mine.. The repaired Dutch freighter was back through the Seaway later in 2011. As an employee you are part of the Rand Logistics family where Teamwork and safety are a core value
18:51 Blair McKeil arrived at Viterra A to load grain. "Through project assessments based on science and consultations with indigenous peoples and the public, we are able to protect our water and air, while supporting our communities," Wilkinson says in a statement. Operating since 1959 and located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, the mine is as deep as the CN Tower in Toronto is tall, according to a website for Compass Minerals, which acquired the mine in 1990. The city of Sault Ste. Scott Bieler, the president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, says West Herr is donating $50,000 to the All Hands on Deck fundraising campaign to help save USS The Sullivans. Marie, MI
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Other priorities include support for the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 which was recently reintroduced in the both the House and Senate and codifies the U.S. Coast Guards (USCG) icebreaking mission into law, mandating accurate performance measures that illustrate the impacts of an inadequate icebreaking fleet. Lake Erie Ports for Tuesday Bill Kloss
Marianne Meed Ward, mayor of Burlington, says she isn't a fan of the federal government's plan either. Later she was named JOSEPH S. WOOD in 1957, JOHN DYKSTRA in 1966, and BENSON FORD in 1983. 2/3 - Goderich, ON
Iver Bright loaded at the Marathon Asphalt Terminal on Saturday. Viking is one of several lines planning new expedition vessels to be launched over the next few years.
right were being escorted upriver by USCG Hollyhock and Morro Bay. Algonova is at anchor. 14:15. Cleveland: Algoma Intrepid and Mesabi Miner are both due on Saturday. Canadian Coast Guard ship Griffon escorted the tanker Iver Bright upbound to the Belle Isle Anchorage where the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Morro Bay was waiting for them. Charlevoix: Tuesday; 23:29 Prentiss Brown departed for Chicago. Mormons and Gentiles—Exhilarating Drink, and its Effect on Bemis—Salt Lake City—A Great Contrast—A Mormon Vagrant—Talk with a Saint—A Visit to the “King”—A Happy Simile CHAPTER XIV. Algoma Intrepid was eastbound in the Straits Friday afternoon head for Goderich. The high water level and the National Weather Service's river gauges indicate major flooding, he said. A sliver of the moon hung to the south as day began to break. The following saltwater vessels have been renamed with each having made inland voyages and trips into the Great Lakes/Seaway system. 1919: The laker CASTALIA left the lakes in two pieces and was rejoined at Lauzon,
Ice was a serious problem. The Roger Blough is on fire at Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay. Historically, much of the major freezing happens in February," the NOAA wrote. She was rebuilt and remained in service until 1922 when she was scrapped. She arrived back at 22:30. The Great Lakes arent in just a normal water decline mode. With the Welland Canal now closed, the section between lock 2 & 3 has been drained and major work is being done on the canal and the canal trail. Algoma Central Corp.s new Captain Henry Jackman was launched Dec. 25, 2020 at the Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding Co. in China.
I called the broker and told him I could be in Sturgeon Bay the next day, he said. But Lake Michigans high water levels and strong winds have caused extensive damage and Mother Nature is proving to be its greatest adversary. Goderich, ON Bruce Douglas
Its one of the biggest receivers of salt in the country, which helped the port handle 2.8 million tons of goods in 2020, a 5% increase over 2019. 1965: The Liberty ship GRAMMATIKI visited the Seaway for one trip in 1960. Declared a constructive total loss, she was scrapped at Duluth in 1978. 1981: EDOUARD SIMARD and JAMES TRANSPORT collided in the St. Lawrence River east of Port Neuf, Quebec. Whats more, the ideal candidate is a well-respected and credible leader with a natural ability to effectively persuade, influence and negotiate solutions that align with the interests of internal and external stakeholders. She departed at 6:02 p.m. for Goderich and is the ports last vessel of the season. Seaway Queens focuses on the design and beauty of the most celebrated Lakes vessels built on the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Great Lakes between 1950-69. near the ice and remain clear of these prescribed areas. Holland, MI Bill Van Appleforn
It's pretty significant over the past week," Drummond said in an interview Wednesday. Thunder Bay is a large bay on the northern shore of Lake Superior and is Canada's westernmost port on the Great Lakes, and the end of Great Lakes navigation. The vessel began flooding on the Atlantic and sent out a distress call enroute from Bahamas to Ijmuiden, Holland. Another development to the area includes the intended auctioning off of Main Street Beach's historic pilot house, which is attached to the old Inland Seas museum. Algoma Niagara expected next to load salt. https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/898172, Today in Great Lakes History - February 13. On Wednesday at 11:30 am the Alpena arrived from Calumet Harbor via Alpena, MI, after anchored out in the bay of Green Bay. The 1,000-footer Paul R. Tregurtha has delivered the last split cargo of coal for the 2020/21 Great Lakes shipping season to the St. Clair and Monroe power plants. 1990: IMPERIAL ACADIA received major damage at the island of Miquelon due to a storm and had to be transported to Halifax aboard the semi-submersible MIGHT SERVANT for repairs. Lake Michigan 17.7%
17:31 Mississagi departed for Hamilton. Sailing and the International Sailing Federation. American Spirit spent the day at Canadian National loading iron ore pellets and was expected to depart before midnight. What does this all mean?
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This same time last year, it was sitting at 11.3%, and the year before at 18.5%. Friday morning, the tug Sarah Andrie was towed into the graving dock by Sarter Marine and after this tow was completed , Sarter Marine tugs towed the Kaye Barker into the graving dock. They maintain and repair everything from the massive engines that power the ship to the equally essential sanitation system aboard the floating city. Algoma Sault was loading at Compass Minerals on Monday. Lake Erie Ports Bill Kloss
When cold air blows in from Canada/Arctic it will spell significant amounts of lake snow for those downwind of the wide-open Great Lakes. Due Two Harbors on Jan. 7th are the Indiana Harbor and tentatively the Defiance/Ashtabula. After dumping nearly 28,000 metric tons of deicing salt on the open dock, outer harbor, Atlantic Huron cleared for Sarnia at 17:04 Friday (01/29). Fire Chief Tim Dietman said that crews had trouble finding the source of the fire. 3/3 - Milwaukee, WI
The demolition of the Wakefield Mansion and Inland Seas Maritime Museum officially is a go in the city of Vermilion. Windsor Salt and CSL began construction of the custom-made vessel in August 2020 after several years of collaborative planning, which included an environmental impact analysis, ship and shore personnel safety reviews, an efficiency evaluation of cargo operations, and navigational optimization. It was abandoned by the crew off the coast of Brazil as b) AEGEAN TRADER due to a fire in the accommodation area. 1974: The Dutch freighter AMPENAN visited the Great Lakes in 1960 and 1961. It stands in an area of the Wilderness State Park that is considered one of the most hazardous areas near the Straits of Mackinac. Marie, MI
WALTER J. MC CARTHY JR in 1990. Milwaukee, WI MKE Marine Reports
Maumee/tug Victory spent Thursday taking on wheat at General Mills (not CHS 1 as reported previously), while H. Lee White was loading grain products at CHS 1; she snuck into port just before midnight Wednesday evening. Algoma Sault cleared 3.37 am Sunday upbound for Milwaukee with salt. The Roger Blough is part of the CN's Great Lakes Fleet, and was one of the boats that was tied up during the slowdown in 2020 because of the pandemic. He sailed on the Great Lakes for 40 years, retiring as a wheelsman aboard the George A. Sloan in 1999.
She is now the ninth vessel to tie up at Bay Shipbuilding for the winter; the list so far includes American Century, James R. Barker, Roger Blough, Cason J. Callaway, John G. Munson, Wilfred Sykes, Innovation/tug Samuel de Champlain, and tug Rebecca Lynn. The SIDNEY O. NEFF (wooden package freighter, 149 foot, 346 gross tons, built in 1890, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin) took off the ALABAMAs cargo and then harbor tugs pulled the ALABAMA free.