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Canmar Victory Grounds
09/30
The Canmar Victory was pulled free at high tide Sunday afternoon with the assistance of the Groupe Ocean tugs Ocean Delta and Duga. The Canmar Victory was escorted by the tugs eastbound to Quebec City harbor. The slow transit was expected to reach Section 27 of the St. Charles River estuary around 10:00 p.m. Sunday evening. An inspection of the hull will then be made to determine the extent of the damages.
The container ship went hard aground Saturday afternoon in the St. Lawrence River on North Shore of channel at Deschambault 30 miles west of Quebec City (between Quebec City and Montreal).
The Canmar Victory with over 100 containers had departed Montreal earlier that day and was heading to Baie-Comeau.
The reasons for the grounding is unknown but the bow of the Canmar Victory was out of the water on a shield of rock.
Canmar Victory aground Saturday.
Another view.
Stern view.

Reported by: Frederick Frechette

Scan Oceanic Arrives
09/30
The Scan Oceanic arrived in Owen Sound late Sunday night. The vessel is carrying a cargo of wind generators.
On Monday the vessel will be welcomed in a ceremony hosted by city officials. It is unusual for a saltie to visit Owen Sound. The port is located at the southern end of Georgian Bay, Lake Huron.
Upbound at the Iroquois Lock Friday morning. D. Beach
Passing Brockville. Peter Cater

Reported by: Torben Hawksbridge

Leitch Visits Erie
09/30
The John D. Leitch paid her first visit to Erie under that name Saturday afternoon. The vessel arrived about 1:00 p.m. to unload stone at the Mountfort Terminal. The Leitch turned in the bay and docked bow out.
The visit comes just days after the announcement that the Viking is expected to be moved from the port. The last time the vessel visited was as the Canadian Century in 1996, just days after the Viking arrived in Erie.
Leitch inbound.
Another View.
Stern View.
Turning in the bay.

Reported by: Jeff Thoreson

Lighthouse Give Away
09/30
Sunday the Department of the Interior and the Coast Guard announced the second installment of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Program. In the program 20 lighthouses are offered for free to those who can take care of them. Six were given away earlier this summer to non-profit groups and local governments - exactly the type of organizations the Interior Department would like to own the next 20.
The program will continue until all 300 lighthouses that have been determined to be expendable, by the Coast Guard, are in safe hands.
Only three of the 20 in this round are Great Lakes lights. They are; Gull Rock, located in Lake Superior off Copper Harbor, Michigan; Pipe Island, in the lower St. Marys River; and St. James Light on Beaver Island.
Non-profit groups, community-development organizations and state and local governments are eligible to receive the lighthouses at no cost. Individuals who are interested should join a historical-preservation group or start their own.
Lighthouse received through the program must be kept open to the public and maintenance will be the responsibility of the new owners. Applicants must be able to prove they can maintain the lights as part of the application process.
Click here for more information.

Reported by: Dave Wobser

Marquette Update
09/30
The H. Lee White unloaded stone at the Shiras Steam Plant dock Sunday. They had some problems with a "bad" load, so it took longer than they expected. They took on some supplies while at the lower harbor dock. They later moved to the upper harbor to take on a load of taconite. The Lee Tregurtha was due Sunday night .
The Courtney Burton is expected on Monday afternoon, the Charles Beeghly on Tuesday, and the American Mariner and Algosteel on Wednesday.
H. Lee White unloading.
Close up.
Delivery truck along side.
Stern view unloading.

Reported by: Lee Rowe

Saginaw News
09/30
The Algorail was inbound the Saginaw River on Sunday passing through Bay City during the early evening hours. She was headed up to unload at the Buena Vist Dock.
Pictures by Todd Shorkey
Algorail upbound at the Lafayette Bridge.
Stern view.

Reported by: Stephen Hause, Lon Morgan and Todd Shorkey

Sarnia Update
09/30
The Algocape arrived at the Sarnia Elevator Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. The vessel is expected to depart around noon Monday for Sorel, Quebec.

Reported by: Jamie Kerwin

Detroit Traffic - Saturday
09/30
Earl W Oglebay upbound at Nicholson's.
Passing the Adam E Cornelius.
Stern view.
Adam E Cornelius downbound at Grassy Island.
Stern view.
Cuyahoga downbound at Grassy Island.
Stern view.

Reported by: Mike Nicholls

Toledo News
09/30
The CSL Laurentien was loading coal at the CSX Docks with the Reserve, and Algolake waiting at the dock to follow. The tug James A. Hannah with her barge departed from her layup berth Sunday afternoon and is now out sailing. The Joseph H. Frantz, and Saturn remain in lay-up.
The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will be the Kaye E. Barker on Monday. The Algolake on Tuesday. The Algomarine on Thursday, followed by the tug Dorothy Ann and barge Pathfinder on Friday.
The next scheduled ore boats due in at the Torco Ore Dock will now be the Armco on Monday. The Buckeye on Thursday, followed by the American Republic on Friday.
Classic views of Toledo Shipping
Kinsman Voyager and Silver Bay in layup at the C&O Docks "Frog Pond" area. Both vessels are finished as operational carriers for the Steinbrenner Fleet. The Voyager would be sold off for scrap, While the Silver Bay would be sold to the Soo River Company and be renamed Judith M. Pierson.
Frank R. Denton and Kinsman Enterprise in winter layup at the Lakefront Coal Docks "Frog Pond" area, the following Spring would see both vessels out sailing again.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

Work Boat Update
09/30
On September 21 the pilot boat Narrows arrived in Duluth from New York City via the Erie Canal. The vessel is replacing the vintage Sea Falcon and will be used to deliver pilots to vessels in the Twin Ports.
The crane barge Alton Andrew and tug Lydie Rae returned from a week of digging in Silver Bay. The duo had been contracted to dig out the cooling water out-fall which had filled in with tailings. The Corps of Engineers derrick boat H.J. SCHWARTZ, tugs D.L. BILLMAIER and FAIRCHILD and barge BC-6289 are working at the Superior Entry while TNT is still dredging the Superior front channel with the hydraulic dredge LOUISE and tug WOLVERINE. October 9th a large auction will be held at Cheboygan, Michigan at Durocher Dredge & Dock where their entire fleet of tugs and barges will be disposed of.
Towing Alton Andrew on Lake Superior.
Kaye E. Barker at Silver Bay.
Ida S. at Milwaukee.
Jake and David Kadinger at Milwaukee.
Kinsman Independent at GM - S.
Middletown at Silver Bay.
Loading ore while unloading dredge spoils.
Overhead view of plant.
Do we even need a sign?
Mount McKay heading out.
The Duluth classics moored at NP #2. Essayons, Mount McKay, Seneca, Houghton, Faith, and Duluth.
H.J. Schwartz and Fairchild at Elevator M.
Southdown Challenger at Milwaukee.
Hannah's Susan E in Chicago.
Two Harbors, Minnesota lighthouse.

Reported by: Franz VonRiedel

Weekly Updates
09/30
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Today in Great Lakes History - September 30
The 660 ft. forward section of the a)BELLE RIVER (b) WALTER J. McCARTHY, JR.) was side launched on September 30, 1976.
The ARTHUR SIMARD entered service on September 30, 1973 sailing to Montreal, Que. to load gasoline.
The GOVERNOR MILLER was towed down the Welland Canal on September 30, 1980 in tow of TUG MALCOLM, STORMONT and ARGUE MARTIN on her way to Quebec City.
The ROBERT C. STANLEY departed light on her maiden voyage from River Rouge on September 30, 1943 bound for Two Harbors, MN. to load iron ore.
On September 30, 1986 the Canadian Coast Guard vessel CARIBOU ISLE struck a rock in Lake Huron's North Channel and began taking on water. CCG SAMUEL RISLEY arrived and helped patch the ship. The pair the departed for Parry Sound.
On 30 September 1888, AUSTRALIA (wooden schooner, 109’, 159GT, built in 1862 at Vermilion, OH) was carrying cedar posts from Beaver Island to Chicago when she encountered a gale. She was laid on beam ends and sprung a leak. She headed for shelter at Holland, MI, but struck a bar and foundered in the mouth of the harbor. The wreck blocked the harbor until it was removed on 5 October. Her crew was rescued by the U.S. Lifesaving Service.
On 30 September 1875, AMERICAN CHAMPION (wooden scow-schooner, 156 t, built in 1866 at Trenton, Michigan) dropped anchor to ride out a gale near Leamington, Ontario on Lake Erie. The chains gave way and she struck a bar and sank to the gunwales. The crew of 8 spent the night in the rigging and the next day a local woman and her two sons heroically rescued each one.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Jody Aho, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Saginaw News
09/29
The CSL Tadoussac, which had unloaded at the Essroc Terminal overnight, departed the dock stern first, backing out to Light 12 of the Entrance Channel to turn. She completed her turn and was headed for the lake during the morning hours Saturday.
Following the Tadoussac was the Wilfred Sykes. The Sykes had unloaded overnight in Saginaw at the Wirt Dock and was outbound through Bay City around 9:30am.
Departing the Saginaw River during the evening Saturday was the Tug Mark Hannah and her barge. The pair had unloaded at the Dow Chemical Dock in Bangor Township.

Reported by: Stephen Hause, Lon Morgan and Todd Shorkey

Toledo Update
09/29
The Buckeye was at the Torco Ore Dock Saturday unloading ore. The Reserve is due in at the Torco Ore Dock late Saturday afternoon to unload ore. When finished she will shift over to the CSX Coal Dock to load a coal cargo. The Joseph H. Frantz, Saturn, and the tug James A. Hannah with her barge remain in layup at their respective docksites.
The small dredge Arthur J. with the small carferry Drummond Islander II and a number of small work boats and related barges continue dredging the ship channel by the T.W.I. Docks. The tugs Mighty Jake, Mighty Jessie, and the Pioneerland with related barges continue working on the I-280 Bridge replacement project.
The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will be the CSL Laurentien, and Algolake on Sunday. The Kaye E. Barker on Monday, followed by the Algolake on Tuesday. The next scheduled ore boats due in at the Torco Ore Dock will be the Armco on Monday, followed by the Buckeye and Courtney Burton on Thursday.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

LCA Testifies Before U.S. Ocean Commission
09/29
Lake Carriers' Association testified before the U.S. Commission On Ocean Policy at its Great Lakes Regional Public Meeting in Chicago on September 25 and addressed efforts to find solutions to the worldwide problem of ballast water transport of non-indigenous species.
Click here to read the text of LCA's statement.

Today in Great Lakes History - September 29
PIERSON INDEPENDENT was launched September 29, 1906 as a) J.H. SHEADLE (1), US.203628, for the Grand Island Steamship Co. (Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co., Cleveland, OH., mgr.)
HENRY FORD II, 70, of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, passed away on September 29, 1987. Mr Ford's namesake was the Ford Motor Company self-unloader.
On September 29, 1986 the Polish tug KORAL left Lauzon, Quebec with the JOHN E.F. MISENER and GOLDEN HIND enroute overseas for scrapping.
September 29, 1892 - The ANN ARBOR NO. 1 was launched.
On 29 September 1872, ADRIATIC (3 mast wooden schooner-barge, 139’, 129NT, built in 1865 at Clayton, NY as a bark) was in tow of the tug MOORE along with three other barges in Lake Erie in a heavy gale. She became separated from the tow and foundered. The entire crew of 7 was lost. The wooden schooner DERRICK was used in salvage operations. On 29 September 1854, she had just positioned herself above the wreck of the steamer ERIE off Silver Creek, NY on Lake Erie when she went down in a gale. She had spent the summer trying to salvage valuables from the wreck of the steamer ATLANTIC.
On 29 September 1900, one hundred years ago, the steamer SAKIE SHEPARD was re-launched at Anderson’s shipyard in Marine City. She had been thoroughly rebuilt there during the summer.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Max Hanley, Father Dowling Collection, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Scan Oceanic Heading for Owen Sound
09/28
The Scan Oceanic arrived at Port Weller en route to Owen Sound with its cargo of wind generators at 11:15 p.m. Friday night. The vessel should have a quick passage through the Welland Canal as traffic was very light. This should put her into Owen Sound on Monday.
Pictures by D. Beach
Upbound at the Iroquois Lock Friday morning.
Entering the lock.
Another view.
Close up of the cargo on deck.
Crew guiding the saltie in.
Departing the lock.

Passing Brockville, Ont. Peter Cater
Passing Brockville.
Stern view.

Reported by: Howard Whan, D. Beach, Matt Miner and Peter Carter

Aerial Views
09/28
Pilot and photographer Don Coles was flying over Lake St. Clair Saturday and sent in the pictures below. All photographs are available for purchase. Don's company, Great Lakes Aerial Photos, is available for hire for any aerial photography need.
St. Clair underway.
Another view.
John B. Aird
Bow view.
Dredging in the St. Clair cut off.
Andrie tug and barge A-390

Reported by: Don Coles

Fairport Ohio
09/28
Maumee was loading salt in Fairport Friday evening. The vessel had unloaded stone at Osborne's Wednesday night.
Maumee loading
Close up of bow.
Salt is loaded
Another wide view

Reported by: Dave Merchant

Quebec City Harbor host to three Cruise ships
09/28
Three cruise ships docked in Quebec City Friday carrying a total of over 5,500 passengers. The long expected Brilliance of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Lines- 965 feet - 90.090 tons - 2,500 passengers - built in 2002 - Liberia) will stop in Quebec City four times this Fall.
The Carnival Legend is also a brand new cruise ship built in Finland at a cost of 450 million $US. It will make two stops in Quebec this year. The impressive Carnival Legend (Carnival Cruise Line - 963 feet - 84,000 tons - 2,680 passengers - Panama) is a very attractive ship.
The Silver Shadow (Silversea Cruises - 610 feet - 28,258 tons - 400 passengers - Bahamas) spent Friday in Quebec before sailing to Montreal in the early evening.
Both the Brilliance of the Seas and the Carnival Legend will sail for Sydney, NS. Because of their size, they are unable to navigate the St. Lawrence River to Montreal Harbor. Brilliance of the Seas.

Reported by: Frederick Frechette

Capt Cathy’s Cruise for Kid’s
09/28
Today the First Annual Capt Cathy’s Cruise for Kid’s will depart the Diamond Jack River Tours dock on the Detroit River. The cruise is in memory of Capt. Cathy Nasiatka who was lost on the Detroit River last fall.
The sold-out 3-hour river tour included clowns, food, refreshments, and entertainment aboard one of the Diamond Jack boats.
This will be an annual event with activities planned for the day. Donations in Cathy’s name can be made out to
Capt. Cathy's Fund
7276 Bluebill St.
Algonac, Mi 48001
For more information contact Gary Nasiatka 810-794-2828 or e-mail artk@expertmoldingsys.com

Today in Great Lakes History - September 28
On September 28, 1980, the Burns Harbor entered service, departing Sturgeon Bay bound for Superior to load pellets.
THOMAS WILSON left Toledo on September 28, 1997 in tow of the tug TUSKER for overseas scrapping. WILSON has been laid up since December 16, 1979.
On 28 September 1891, THOMAS PARSONS (2 mast wooden schooner, 135’, 350T, built in 1868 at Charlotte, NY) was carrying coal out of Ashtabula, OH when she foundered in a storm a few miles off Fairport, OH in Lake Erie.
On 28 September 1849, W. G. BUCKNER (wooden schooner, 75', 107 t, built in 1837 at Irving, NY) was carrying lumber in a storm on Lake Michigan when she sprang a leak, then capsized. The man to whom the cargo belonged was aboard with his wife and five children. One child was washed overboard while the wife and three children died of exposure. The schooner ERWIN took off the survivors plus the bodies.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Scan Oceanic Enters Seaway
09/27
The saltie Scan Oceanic entered the Seaway Wednesday and departed Montreal Thursday evening. The vessel is sailing on a rare trip to Owen Sound, Ontario. The ship is carrying six wind turbines built by Vestas - Danish Wind Technology and shipped through the port of Esbjerg, Denmark.

The Scan Oceanic is expected to pass upbound through the Iroquois Lock about 9:45 a.m. Friday
Five of the units are destined to Huron Wind Co. of Tiverton, Ont. near the Bruce Energy Centre and one for Sky Generation Inc. of Ferndale, north of Wiarton, Ont.
The shipments will require 35 trucks to move the cargo to its destinations according to the Owen Sound Sun Times. Some components will be dimensional loads requiring special police escort. Each tower will stand 394-feet tall and generate 1.8 megawatts of power per year.

Reported by: Ron Beaupre, Peter Bowers, D. Shearman and Matt Miner

Erie Wants the Viking Out
09/27
The Erie Western Pennsylvania Port Authority has told the owners of the former carferry Viking the vessel must be moved by the end of October. Local media reports that the port authority has notified Contessa Cruise Lines of Eden Prairie, Minnesota that they are terminating the month-to-month lease of dock space.
The Viking has been at the dock since sailing from Port Stanley, Ontario on October 17, 1996. The vessel must be moved so the former rail ferry Lansdowne can take her place. Under conversion to a restaurant, the Lansdowne project has stalled since the contractors finished tearing apart the exterior of the ferry.
Unique circumstances surrounded the vessel's arrival in Erie, including being cited for, among other things, failure to notify Erie Coast Guard of arrival in Erie, sailing without radar, sailing without a Great Lakes licensed pilot and lack of gyrocompass.
Viking 1 and now scrapped Steamer Niagara in Erie, December 26, 1996
Viking during winter freeze over, January 1998.

Reported by: Jeff Thoreson

Voyager Beached for Scrapping
09/27
The Canadian Voyager arrived at Aliaga, Turkey under tow on Sept. 18. The former laker was beached on Sept. 20 for scrapping.
Ironically the beaching comes 40 years to the day of her launching. The vessel was launched as the Black Bay on September 20, 1962 at Collingwood Shipyards, Collingwood, ON.
The vessel was towed from Montreal in mid August by the tug Akhtiar.
Also at Aliaga for scrapping is the former laker Manitoulin. The Manitoulin arrived on July 24.

Reported by: Skip Gillham

Crewman Evacuated
09/27
Last week a 51-year-old crewman was evacuated from the Calumet after suffering a serious injury to his thumb. The man had been working on a lathe when the material he was milling slipped and severely injured his thumb. A U.S. Coast Guard crew from Station Belle Isle responded and removed the crewman from the vessel. He was transported to the Coast Guard Station but due to the unavailability of EMS, he was transported by the Coast Guard to St. John's Riverside Hospital for treatment.

Marquette Report
09/27
The Paul R. Tregurtha unloaded coal at the Presque Isle power plant on a very rainy Thursday, while the Kaye E. Barker came in for a load of taconite.
Tregurtha unloading.
Kaye E. Barker at the ore dock.
Close up.

Reported by: Lee Rowe

Goderich Update
09/27
The Canadian Enterprise was seen loading salt at 10 p.m. Friday, September 20. She was gone early Saturday morning. The Algowood then arrived at the salt mine mid afternoon that Saturday. She loaded until early the next morning, then departed for Valleyfield, Cote Ste. Catherine, and Montreal, Quebec. The Algoway loaded salt on Monday, and left about 3 p.m. heading for Gladstone and Manistee, Michigan.

Reported by: Lisa Stuparyk

Algorail Delivers
09/27
The Algorail arrived on the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, MI around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. It unloaded a cargo of salt carried from Goderich, ON. This is the second delivery of salt the Algorail has brought in this year to the Alpena Oil Dock. It departed at 7:30 p.m. with many people looking on as she backed out of the river.
Algorail unloading.
Departing.

Reported by: Ben & Chanda McClain

Saginaw News
09/27
Saginaw area docks were busy Thursday with the arrival of three vessels during the early morning hours.
The tug Invincible and barge McKee Sons was upbound first, making the transit during the night to the Wirt Stone Dock in Saginaw. The vessel had lightered late Wednesday evening in Bay City.
The tug and barge was followed several hours later by the John J. Boland, which was carrying a load of coal for the Saginaw Asphalt/International Materials dock in Carrollton Township.
A short distance behind the Boland was the Mississagi, which was on its way to the GM dock in Saginaw. The Boland and Mississagi were forced to reduce speed on near Cheboyganing Creek, between Bay City and Saginaw, due to reduced visibility in early morning haze.
All three vessels were outbound from Saginaw on Thursday afternoon.
Pictures by Stephen Hause
John J. Boland upbound at Saginaw.
Mississagi makes the turn at the Wirt Stone Dock.
Mississagi passes the Carrollton bar upbound.
Invincible-McKee Sons outbound passing the Boland.
Invincible-McKee Sons slips between the E.M. Ford and Mississagi.
Saginaw, unloading at the GM dock on Tuesday evening.
Pictures by Todd Shorkey
Mississagi downbound at the Bay City Wirt dock.
Close up.
Stern view.
John J. Boland downbound at Wheeler's Landing.
Close up.
Stern view.

Reported by: Stephen Hause, Lon Morgan and Todd Shorkey

Toledo News
09/27
The Nanticoke was at the CSX Docks loading coal on Thursday. The salt water vessel Peonia was at the T.W.I. Dock unloading cargo. The tug Mary E. Hannah with her barge was loading cargo at the Sun Dock. The tug John Spence with her barge was loading cargo at the B-P Dock.
The Joseph H. Frantz, Saturn, and the tug James A. Hannah with her barge remain in Toledo at lay-up. There were no vessels at the Shipyard at the time of this report
The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will be the American Republic on Friday. The CSL Laurentien, and Reserve on Saturday, followed by the Algolake on Sunday. The next scheduled ore boats due in at the Torco Ore Docks will be the Buckeye on Friday. The Reserve on Saturday, followed by the Armco on Monday.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

Cleveland Update
09/27
Thursday morning the Capricorn arrived and docked on the lakefront. The Earl W. Oglebay departed ISG with the tug Iowa that morning. The tug James Palladino and Kellstone I were inbound that afternoon. The saltie Aegean Sea departed Thursday afternoon with the tugs Iowa and the Rhode Island.
Pictures by TZ
Earl W. Oglebay outbound.
Tug Iowa.
Another view.
Capricorn unloading.
Aegean Sea departing.
Close up.
Another view.

Reported by: Rex Cassidy

Lorain Traffic
09/27
Early Thursday morning the Fred R. White Jr. was backing in the Black River. The White docked at the Jonick Stone terminal and departed that afternoon about 3 p.m. The Earl W. Oglebay arrived and backed into the pellet terminal. Their shuttle run to Cleveland seems to take about24 hours to make the round trip.
Fred R. White Jr.

Reported by: Kerry Defer

Today in Great Lakes History - September 27
The H.M.GRIFFITH experienced a smoky conveyor belt fire at Port Colborne, Ont. on September 27, 1989. Repairs were completed there.
The ROGER M. KYES proceeded to Chicago for dry-docking, survey and repairs on September 27, 1976. She had struck bottom in Buffalo Harbor September 22, 1976 sustaining holes in two double bottom tanks and damage to three others.
The GEORGE M. HUMPHREY (2) under tow, locked through the Panama Canal from September 27 to the 30th on her way to the cutters torch.
SEAWAY TRADER was launched September 27, 1947 as a) IMPERIAL COLLINGWOOD for Imperial Oil Ltd., Toronto, Ont.
September 27, 1909 - The ANN ARBOR NO. 4 entered service after being repaired from her capsizing at Manistique the previous May.
On 27 September 1884, WALDO A. AVERY (wooden propeller, 204’, 1294GT) was launched at W. Bay City, MI. Her construction had been subcontracted by F.W. Wheeler to Thomas F. Murphy.
On 27-29 September 1872, a big storm swept the lower Lakes. Here are the Lake Huron tragedies. The barges HUNTER and DETROIT were destroyed. The tug SANDUSKY rescued the 21 survivors for them. The schooner CORSAIR foundered off Sturgeon Point on Saginaw Bay at 4 PM on Sunday the 29th and only 2 of the crew survived. The barge A. LINCON was ashore one mile below Au Sable with no loss of life. The barge TABLE ROCK went ashore off Tawas Point and went to pieces. All but one of her crew was lost. The schooner WHITE SQUALL was sunk ten miles off Fish Point -- only one crewman was saved. The schooner SUMMIT went ashore at Fish Point, 7 miles north of Tawas with two lives lost.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Max Hanley, Father Dowling Collection, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Speer Headed to Escanaba
09/26
Edgar B. Speer is scheduled to make a rare call at Escanaba this week. The vessel is due in Gary on Sept. 26 and Escanaba on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. The Speer's next loading port after that will be back at Two Harbors on Oct. 2.
Another Great Lakes Fleet vessel making an unusual call is Presque Isle, which is scheduled to load stone at Cedarville on Sept. 27 for delivery to the DMIR ore dock in Duluth on Sept. 29. Presque Isle has made this run a number of times, but only infrequently this season. The vessel will take its downbound cargo from Two Harbors on Sept. 30.
The DMIR ore dock in Duluth has several uncommon callers scheduled in the coming week. Among them are Reserve on Sept. 25 Charles M. Beeghly on Sept. 28, American Republic on Oct. 1, Adam E. Cornelius on Oct. 4, and Roger Blough on Oct. 4. No word yet on whether the Blough will be delivering stone or loading ore. Edwin H. Gott was tied up at the Hallett Dock in Duluth on Sept. 25 undergoing repairs

Reported by: Al Miller

Townsend Back in Service
09/26
The Paul H. Townsend arrived into port Wednesday afternoon. This is the vessels first trip back after departing lay-up in Muskegon Tuesday. The vessel loaded cement to take back to Muskegon.
The tug Jacklyn M and barge Integrity are due in sometime after midnight on Thursday. The Alpena and J.A.W Iglehart were in port on Tuesday taking on cement at Lafarge. The Iglehart is headed for Superior, WI and the Alpena is in Toledo, OH.

Reported by: Ben & Chanda McClain

c. Columbus Departs
09/26
The cruise ship C Columbus departed the Soo harbor Wednesday evening backing away from the Roberta Bondar Marina then turning for a downbound course to Mackinaw Island. As the 475-foot ship departed traditional theme music was piped throughout the ships speakers while bag pipes were played on the pier.
Evening traffic upbound included the Kaye E. Barker, Lake Michigan, Algosteel and Cedarglen. Downbound c. Columbus, Canadian Enterprise, Herbert C Jackson, Oglebay Norton, Burns Harbor and the American Mariner.
Columbus departs.

Reported by: Jerry Masson

Marquette Update
09/26
The Lee A. Tregurtha is due at the Marquette ore dock Wednesday night, followed by the Kaye Barker Thursday morning. The Paul Tregurtha is also expected in Marquette Thursday morning to bring a load of coal to the Presque Isle power plant. Friday the H. Lee White will bring a load of stone to the Shiras power plant dock and then move to the upper harbor to take on a load of taconite. The John J. Boland will also arrive on Friday to take on a load of taconite.

Reported by: Lee Rowe

Detroit Traffic
09/26
Tug Curly B & Barges upbound at Belle Isle Coast Guard Station.
Close up of tug.
Stern view.
Canadian Progress upbound at the RenCen.
Close up.
Stern view.
Algorail upbound.
Algorail receiving mail from the J W Westcott II.
Tug Joseph H Thompson and barge unloading at the Atwater Street Dock in Detroit.
Close up of tug.
Stern view of tug.
Stern view.

Reported by: Mike Nicholls

Toledo News
09/26
The John J. Boland was at the CSX Docks loading coal Wednesday morning. The Armco was at the Torco Ore Docks unloading ore. The Alpena arrived at the Lafarge Dock in the late afternoon to unload cement.
The dredge Arthur J along with the small carferry Drummond Islander II and related small workboats and barges are dredging the ship channel by the T.W.I. Dock. The tugs Mighty Jake, and Pioneerland with related barges are still working on the I-280 bridge replacement project. The tug John Spence with her barge was inbound Maumee Bay bound for one of the refinery docks to load cargo.
The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will be the Nanticoke on Thursday. The American Republic on Friday, followed by the CSL Laurentien, Reserve, and Algolake on Saturday. The next scheduled ore boats due in at the Torco Ore Docks will be the Buckeye on Friday. the Reserve on Saturday, followed by the Armco on Monday.
Sir Denys Lowson inbound Maumee Bay bound for one of the elevators to load a grain cargo. Several years later she was sold to the Paterson fleet and renamed Vandoc. She is presently being scrapped at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

Cleveland Update
09/26
The saltie Aegean Sea came into the lakefront Wednesday morning with two tugs. They had to bring the tugs Rhode Island and Iowa from Ashtabula Tuesday night because the Willow Street Bridge is out of service, trapping the G tugs on the Old River Bed.
The Cuyahoga also arrived Wednesday morning for Ontario Stone. The Earl W. Oglebay was outbound that morning from ISG.
The tug Sea Eagle II and barge St. Marys Cement II departed Blue Circle Wednesday afternoon and the James Palladino and barge Kellstone I also departed that afternoon.
The H. Lee White came in with a load of ore for the Cleveland Bulk Terminal. After unloading the vessel departed heading upbound for Stoneport, MI to load.
Pictures by TZ
Aegean Sea unloading.
Another view.
Cuyahoga on its name sake river.
Bow view.
Another view.
H Lee White unloading.
Close up.

Reported by: Rex Cassidy

Buffalo Update
09/26
The Calumet is expected in port Thursday afternoon for a return trip to NRG Tonawanda. The vessel unloaded in port earlier in the week
Calumet departing the Black Rock Lock.
Stern view.
The assorted tugs and work barges at the Buffalo Industrial Diving Co. yard on the Buffalo River.
Tug and barge.
Close up.
Floating entrance door still in place at dry dock #1.
Another view.

Reported by: Brian Wroblewski

Clarence B. "Clem" LaSota
09/26
Clarence B. "clem" Lasota passed away on Friday. He had a long career on the Great Lakes. He started his career in 1938 as a coal passer for the Pittsburgh Steamship company. He retired from USS Great Lakes Fleet in 1979 after a 43 year career. He became a Chief Engineer in 1967.
1954 First Asst. Thomas F. Cole
1957 (First Asst.) Robert C. Stanley
1968 Chief Engineer J. P. Morgan Jr.
1969 Chief Engineer D. M. Clemson
1970 Chief Engineer William A. Irvin
1971 Chief Engineer William A. Irvin
1972 Chief Engineer A. H. Ferbert
1973 Chief Engineer A. H. Ferbert
1975 Chief Engineer Philip R. Clarke
1976 Chief Engineer Philip R. Clarke
1977 Chief Engineer Philip R. Clarke
1977 Received 40 year service award from USS

Reported by: Steve Haverty and Russ Plumb

Great Laker in Rotterdam
09/26
Sunday the saltie Great Laker was spotted in Rotterdam. The Great Laker is a common visitor to the lakes.
In Rotterdam on the New Waterway escorted by a harbor tug.
Upbound in the Welland Canal in early September.
Entering Lock 2.
Another view.

Reported by: Chris Rombouts

Today in Great Lakes History - September 26
The CHI-CHEEMAUN cleared the shipyard on September 26, 1974.
The H.M. GRIFFITH was christened on September 26, 1973 at Collingwood. The CCGS GRIFFON was launched September 26, 1969 by Davie Shipbuilding Ltd., Lauzon, Que.
ROGER M. KYES (b) ADAM E. CORNELIUS) returned to service on September 26, 1984, she had grounded off McLouth Steel and ended crosswise in the Detroit River's Trenton Channel a month before.
The BELLE RIVER was side swiped by the Liberian FEDERAL RHINE at Duluth on September 26, 1985. Both vessels received minor damage.
On 26 September 1914, MARY N. BOURKE (WOODEN SCHOONER-BARGE, 219’, 920gt, BUILT IN 1889 AT Baraga, MI) was docked at Peter’s Lumber Dock in St. Mary’s Bay, 15 miles north of St. Ignace, MI. The crew was awakened at 9:30-10:00 p.m. by smoke coming from her hold and they escapes. The BOURKE burned to the waterline and the fire spread ashore, destroying the dock and a pile of lumber.
At 3:00 AM, 26 September 1876, the steam barge LADY FRANKLIN burned while moored near Clark's dock, about three miles from Amherstburg in the Detroit River. One life was lost. This vessel had been built in 1861 as a passenger steamer and ran between Cleveland and Port Stanley. In 1874, she was converted into a lumber freighter, running primarily between Saginaw and Cleveland. The burned hull was rebuilt in 1882.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Earl W. on Shuttle
09/25
The Earl W. Oglebay continued working the Lorain to Cleveland shuttle run Tuesday. Taconite is loaded in Lorain for delivery to the ISG steel mill on the Cuyahoga River.
Fleet mate Fred R. White Jr. was also working the shuttle Tuesday. The vessel unloaded at the Upper ISG Dock. The Federal Saguenay departed Tuesday evening from the lakefront.
Pictures by TZ
Earl W. turning in the outer harbor before heading for Lorain Pellet Terminal for another load.
Bow thruster pushes the bow.
Power from the main engine.
Another view.
Out bound for Lorain.

Reported by: Rex Cassidy

Leader in Twin Ports
09/25
Canadian Leader is at Cenex Harvest States #2 Tuesday.
Close up.
Atlantic Erie at DM&IR in Duluth .

Reported by: Glenn Blaszkiewicz

Marquette Traffic
09/25
The tug Great Lakes Trader and tug Joyce Van Enkevort came in to Marquette to load taconite on Tuesday. Also expected later in the day was the American Mariner.
Great Lakes Trader.
Bow view.
Close up of tug.

Reported by: Lee Rowe

Le Levant in Traverse City
09/25
Monday afternoon the French Cruise Ship Le Levant was anchored off Travers City. The crew brought passengers ashore to tour the city.
Anchored in the Bay.
Close up of bow.
Tenders used to ferry passenger ashore.

Reported by: Hart Smith

Saginaw News
09/25
The steamer Saginaw was unloading Tuesday evening at the old GM dock in Saginaw. This is the Saginaw's first visit this season to its namesake river.
The tug Invincible and barge McKee Sons was outbound from Sixth Street in Saginaw at about 4 a.m. Tuesday after unloading overnight at the Wirt dock. The vessel had lightered in Essexville before continuing up to Saginaw on Monday evening.
The J.A.W. Iglehart was outbound from Saginaw on Monday evening just as the Invincible/McKee Sons was arriving. The Iglehart had arrived late Sunday evening with a cement load for the Lafarge terminal.
Pictures by: Todd Shorkey
Saginaw upbound past the Ashland-Marathon Dock.
Close up.
Bow View.
Stern view passing through Independence Bridge.
Unloading at the GM Dock in Saginaw.
Another view with the E.M. Ford.

Reported by: Stephen Hause, Lon Morgan and Todd Shorkey

Detroit Traffic
09/25
Algosteel upbound at Grassy Island.
Stern view.

Reported by: Mike Nicholls

Rouge River Traffic
09/25
Tuesday afternoon the Arthur M. Anderson unloaded lime at Detroit Lime near Rouge Steel. The vessel was backing through the Jefferson St. Bridge at about 7:45 p.m. Also in the River was the Lee A. Tregurtha unloading taconite at Rouge Steel.

Reported by: Nathan Nietering and Mike koprowicz

Toledo Report
09/25
The Algosteel was loading coal at the CSX Docks with the John G. Munson waiting to follow.
The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will be the John J. Boland on Wednesday, Nanticoke on Thursday, American Republic Friday, followed by the CSL Laurentien, Algolake, and Reserve on Saturday.
The next scheduled ore boats due in at the Torco Ore Dock will be the Armco on Wednesday. The Buckeye on Friday, followed by the Reserve on Saturday.
Classic views of Toledo Shipping
Georgian Bay getting ready to load a grain cargo at Midstates Elevator.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

Lorain Traffic
09/25
The John G. Munson was outbound early Tuesday morning headed for Toledo. Later that day the Earl W. Oglebay returned to load pellets for Cleveland and the John J. Boland was unloading.
Munson departs.
Earl W. Oglebay loads that afternoon.
John J. Boland unloading.
Condos being built at the old American Ship Building yard.

Reported by: Kerry Defer

Buffalo Update
09/25
The Calumet was departing the Black Rock Locks, bound for Lake Erie on Tuesday morning.
Kinsman Independent is due back late Wednesday night, the Alpena late on Thursday and the Herbert C. Jackson early on Friday. The Independent is expected to depart on Friday and the English River scheduled to deliver a load of cement on Sunday.
Kinsman Independent about 3 hours before departing the Buffalo Port Terminal.
Cuyahoga unloading at General Mills on Monday .
Stern view.
Close up of unloading hopper.
Bow view.
Profile.

Reported by: Brian Wroblewski

Today in Great Lakes History - September 25
In tandem tow, the MENIHEK LAKE and LEON FALK, JR. arrived at Vigo, Spain on September 25, 1985. The MENIHEK LAKE was scrapped at Vigo, and the FALK was towed to Gijón, Spain for scrapping.
The HENRY C. FRICK departed Bay City on her maiden voyage on September 25, 1905 and rammed and damaged the Michigan Central R.R. Bridge at Bay City.
On 25 September 1869, COMMENCEMENT (2-mast wooden schooner, 75', 73 t, built in 1853 at Holland, Michigan) was carrying wood in her hold and telegraph poles on deck from Pentwater, Michigan for Milwaukee when she sprang a leak 20 miles off Little Sable Point on Lake Michigan. The incoming water quickly overtook her pump capacity. As the crew was getting aboard the lifeboat, she turned turtle. The crew clung to the upturned hull for 30 hours until the passing steamer ALLEGHENY finally rescued them. COMMENCEMENT later washed ashore, a total wreck.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Scan Oceanic Continues On
09/24
The saltie Scan Oceanic continues en route for the lakes. The vessel is expected to arrive in Montreal on Wednesday and continue on to its ultimate destination of Owen Sound, Ontario.
This rare trip of a saltie into the Lake Huron port is for delivery of wind turbine equipment. The Scan Oceanic is expected to arrive in Owen Sound on Friday with an official welcome for the ship and its cargo at 2 p.m.

Reported by: David Shearman

Cuyahoga Returns
09/24
The Cuyahoga was unloading at the General Mills Elevator in Buffalo Monday morning. This is the second time the Cuyahoga has been in Buffalo using the new GM Hopper.
This elevator is also served by the Kinsman Independent.

Reported by: Mike Madigan Sr, Mike Madigan Jr and Brian Wroblewski

Enterprise Delivers
09/24
The Canadian Enterprise delivered a load of salt to Hancock, Mi. on Monday. The salt will be trucked for use on Upper Peninsula roads this winter.
Canadian Enterprise backing away from the dock after unloading.
Close up.

Reported by: Jack Holland

Marquette Update
09/24
The Algolake arrived in Marquette on a rainy Monday to take on a load of taconite. The Great Lakes Trader is expected Tuesday morning and the American Mariner later on Tuesday. The Lee A. Tregurtha is due on Wednesday and the Kaye Barker on Thursday. Algolake docked.
Bow thruster.
Close up.

Reported by: Lee Rowe

Holland Traffic
09/24
The barge Chief Wawatam and tug Avenger IV were in Holland, Mi. at Padnos loading scrap Monday. The Sam Laud delivered a load of limestone to Brewer's that afternoon. Tuesday evening the Dorothy Ann and barge Pathfinder are scheduled to arrive with a load of eastern coal.

Reported by: Bob Vande Vusse

Southdown Conquest Unloads
09/24
The Southdown Conquest and tug Susan W. Hannah were unloading cement at the Miller elevator in Owen Sound Monday. The vessel is a regular caller in port but Monday's visit was different in that the ship was cordoned off along its length with pylons, fencing and tape. It is unknown why the new procedures took place.

Reported by: David Shearman

Detroit Traffic
09/24
Capt Henry Jackman loading at Ojibway Salt.
Stern view.
J W Westcott II delivering mail to the Jackman.
Close up.
Returning to station.
Mississagi downbound below the Ambassador Bridge turning to go into the Sterling Fuel Dock.
Stern view.

Reported by: Mike Nicholls

Cleveland Report
09/24
Monday morning the Federal Saguenay arrived in port and docked at the lakefront. The David Z. Norton came in for Osborne that afternoon followed by the James Palladino and barge Kellstone I for the River Dock.
Pictures by TZ
Federal Saguenay unloading.
Another view.
Stern view.
David Z. Norton arrives.
Another view.
James Palladino and barge Kellstone I.
Museumn ship William G. Mather.

Reported by: Rex Cassidy

Lorain Update
09/24
The Algosteel was passing upriver to Kobe Steel on Monday. The Earl W. Oglebay was loading pellets for the shuttle to Cleveland. The Earl W. docked shortly after Algosteel passed the pellet terminal.
Algosteel from the Rt 611 Bridge.
Draft marks.
Passing under the lift bridge.
Heading to unload.
Earl W. Oglebay loading.
Close up.

Reported by: Kerry Defer

Welland Traffic
09/24
Tug Everlast and barge Norman McLeod.
Stern view.
John D. Leitch upbound.
Nanticoke.
Another view.
Cedarglen.
Stern view.

Reported by: Dan Sweeley

Toronto Update
09/24
After a sluggish week, Toronto harbor saw a flurry of activity Monday. The ferry Wm. Ingles was refloated at Toronto Drydock and returned to her city berth. The ferry Thomas Rennie, which has been idle since just after the Labor Day weekend, was out Monday for a film shoot. The working title of the movie is "Mystery in Gullang" and it is based on a true 1950's story. Shooting has already been done in Cuba and following the Toronto shoot, the crew will move to Spain.
John B. Aird arrived that afternoon and went into the Turning Basin to unload.
The salty Elikon remains at Redpath Sugar, but she appeared to be ready to sail at any time.

Reported by: Gerry O.

Today in Great Lakes History - September 24
On September 24th the A.H. FERBERT (2) went hard aground at the Cut-Off Channel's southeast bend of the St. Clair River. Six tugs, GLENADA, ELMORE M. MISNER, BARBARA ANN, GLENSIDE, SHANNON and WM. A. WHITNEY, worked until late on the 26th to free her.
The FITZGERALD's first cargo of taconite pellets was loaded September 24, 1958 at Silver Bay, MN. for Toledo, OH.
The PERE MARQUETTE 22 entered service September 24, 1924.
In early morning fog on the St. Clair River September 24, 1962 the J.L. REISS was hit three glancing blows by U.S. Steel's SEWELL AVERY. The AVERY had lost control just below Robert's Landing and crossed the channel from the Canadian side and struck the J.L. REISS which was proceeding slowly by radar on the U.S. side.
On September 24, 1952, the Charles L. Hutchinson entered service. This vessel was renamed Ernest R. Breech when it was sold to the Ford Motor Company in 1962, and it was given its present name, Kinsman Independent, when it was sold to Kinsman Lines in 1988.
On September 23, 1991, J.W. McGIFFON rescued several people in a 24' pleasure craft off Presque Ile State Park. The group had been disabled since the day before. They were taken aboard the McGIFFON and their boat taken under tow.
September 24, 1924 - The PERE MARQUETTE 22 arrived Ludington on her maiden voyage.
On 24 September 1902, H.A. BARR (3 mast wooden schooner, 217', 1119GT, built in 1893 at W. Bay City, MI) was in tow of the “saltie” THEANO with a load of iron ore in a storm 30 miles off Port Stanley in Lake Erie. She broke her tow line in giant waves and foundered. THEANO rescued her crew.
On 24 September 1879, the tug URANIA was towing the schooner S. V. R. WATSON into Sand Beach at about noon when the schooner struck the tug amidships, cutting a hole in the hull and sinking her in three fathoms of water. No lives were lost.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Max Hanley, James Neumiller, Jody Aho, Father Dowling Collection, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Teakglen to Sail
09/23
Crews are expected to begin arriving on the Teakglen today and prepare the vessel for what is reported to be her first and last voyage as a member of the CSL fleet.
Reports from Montreal, the vessel's lay-up port, say that the Teakglen will travel under her own power to Quebec city to take on a load of grain. It will then sail to Goderich, Ontario where she will lay-up.
This lay-up will be a long term lay-up and the Teakglen will be used as a storage barge along with the former Willowglen all ready in port.
The Teakglen is expected to depart next Monday, September 30.
Other bulkers expected to depart Montreal for the fall grain rush include the Algonorth on Sept. 29 and the Algosound on Oct. 5.

Reported by: Kent Malo and Roger Deans

Scan Oceanic headed for Owen Sound
09/23
The saltie Scan Oceanic is sailing on a rare trip to Owen Sound, Ontario. The ship is carrying six wind turbines built by Vestas - Danish Wind Technology and shipped through the port of Esbjerg, Denmark. Each turbine is capable of supplying power to 600 homes.
Five of the units are destined to Huron Wind Co. of Tiverton, Ont. near the Bruce Energy Centre and one for Sky Generation Inc. of Ferndale, north of Wiarton, Ont.
The shipments will require 35 trucks to move the cargo to its destinations according to the Owen Sound Sun Times. Some components will be dimensional loads requiring special police escort. Each tower will stand 394-feet tall and generate 1.8 megawatts of power per year.

Reported by: Peter Bowers and Matt Miner

Transfer Back in Service
09/23
The Canadian Transfer departed from lay-up at Sarnia's North Slip on September 16 in ballast for Calcite, Mi. The Transfer loaded stone and returned to the St. Clair River to unload at Sombra on the 18th. Once unloaded the vessel turn upbound for Thunder Bay.

Reported by: Barry Hiscocks

Twin Ports Report
09/23
Just a few hours after Kinsman Independent departed the Twin Ports with grain for Buffalo Sunday, the Herbert C. Jackson steamed into port, stopping at the Murphy Oil dock to fuel before proceeding to the Cenex Harvest States elevator in Superior to load grain for Buffalo.
Vessels arriving at the fuel dock often are greeted by a small crowd of vendors, families and workmen, and the Jackson was no exception. A pickup truck from a conveyor belt service was first to arrive, followed shortly by two pickups from Fraser Shipyards. Hot on their heels was the "bum bus."
Earlier in the day, the dock had fueled the Mesabi Miner before it proceeded up St. Louis Bay to load at the DMIR ore docks.
Pictures by Al Miller
Herbert C. Jackson approaches the Murphy Oil dock.
Head-on view approaching the dock.
Deckhand is lowered over the side to handle lines.
They work in pairs -- the second deckhand follows.
Alongside the dock.
Tying up at the dock.

Entering the harbor by Glenn Blaszkiewicz
Inbound.
Stern view.

Reported by: Al Miller

Marquette News
09/23
The Kaye E. Barker loaded taconite at Marquette on Sunday. The H. Lee White arrived, but had to wait to load until Monday morning while the dock is recharged. The Algolake is expected Monday afternoon. The Great Lakes Trader is due on Tuesday, and the American Mariner on Wednesday.

Reported by: Lee Rowe

Saginaw News
09/23
The Wilfred Sykes was inbound the Saginaw River Saturday evening, arriving at the Bay City Wirt Dock just before dark. She lightered there before departing for the Saginaw Wirt Dock around midnight. The Sykes was outbound Sunday morning passing Liberty Bridge at 11:30 a.m.
The J.A.W. Iglehart was inbound Sunday evening headed for the Lafarge Terminal in Carrollton. She passed Wheeler's Landing in Bay City at 7:10 p.m.
Pictures by Todd Shorkey
Wilfred Sykes outbound at Liberty Bridge.
Close up using the bow thruster.
The many flags of the Wilfred Sykes.
Stern view.
J.A.W. Iglehart inbound at Wheeler's Landing.
Close up.
Passing a rainbow on the Saginaw River.
Stern view.

Reported by: Stephen Hause, Lon Morgan and Todd Shorkey

Port Huron Traffic
09/23
Adam E. Cornelius downbound Saturday.
Lee A. Tregurtha downbound Friday.
Close up.
Bow view.

Reported by: Clayton J. Sharrard

Toledo Report
09/23
The tug Dorothy Ann and barge Pathfinder was loading coal at the CSX Docks with the Lee A. Tregurtha due in late Sunday afternoon. She will follow the Pathfinder loading coal. The Middletown was unloading ore at the Torco Ore Dock. She finished unloading ore and departed late Sunday morning.
The Buckeye is scheduled in to the Torco Ore Docks late Sunday afternoon to unload ore. The Joseph H. Frantz, Saturn, the tugs James A. Hannah with her barge, and the Mary E. Hannah with her barge all remain in lay-up in port
The Canadian Transfer is due in at the Andersons "K" Elevator on Sunday evening to unload a potash cargo. The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will now be the Algosteel and John G. Munson on Tuesday, followed by the John J. Boland on Wednesday. The next scheduled ore boats due in at the Torco Ore Dock will be the Armco on Wednesday, followed by the Courtney Burton on Thursday.
Classic view of Toledo Shipping
Adam E. Cornelius and John T. Hutchinson in layup at the Lakefront Docks. The Cornelius was converted to a barge and now sails as the Sarah Spencer. The Hutchinson was sold for scrap.
Soo River Trader loading a grain cargo at the Cargill Elevator.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

Lorain Report
09/23
The Earl W. Oglebay was loading taconite for the Cleveland shuttle Sunday while the Reserve was unloading taconite. The Earl W Oglebay was expected to depart for Cleveland about 9 p.m. and the Reserve early Monday morning.
Pictures by Jason Pecora
Earl W. loading as the Reserve unloads.
Close up of Earl W..
Taconite loading.
Reserve unloading.
Close up.

Reported by: Ned Gang

Weekly Updates
09/23
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Today in Great Lakes History - September 23
On 23 September 1910, BETHLEHEM (steel propeller package freighter, 290’, 2633GT, built in 1888 at Cleveland) was carrying general merchandise when she went ashore in a gale on the SW side of S. Manitou Island in Lake Michigan. Lifesavers and the crew unloaded her over several days. Although battered by several storms while ashore, she was eventually pulled free and repaired. She lasted until 1925 when she was scrapped.
The scow WAUBONSIE was launched at the Curtis yard in Fort Gratiot, Michigan on 23 September 1873.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Father Dowling Collection, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Independent loads in Superior
09/22
Kinsman Independent arrived in Superior early Saturday and went right to work loading grain at the General Mills Elevator S, which is located next to Midwest Energy Terminal. The elevator was busy, with two railroad switch crews shifting grain cars in and out of the elevator.
After a day of loading, the Kinsman Independent is noticeably lower in the water.
Another view at the elevator in afternoon light.
Closer view of the bow in afternoon light.
Bow view down the elevator dock.
Closer view from the elevator dock.
Saturday morning pictures
Kinsman Independent alongside Elevator S .
Closer view of boat at elevator.
Another view at elevator.
Close up of the bow.
Another bow shot.
Bow viewed through conveyor legs.

Reported by: Al Miller

Canadian Enterprise Unloads
09/22
Saturday evening the Canadian Enterprise arrived in Sault Ste. Marie MI to unload a cargo of salt at the Carbide Dock. About 9 p.m. the Enterprise arrived and unloading began at 9:15. Last Sunday the Algobay delivered a load of salt to the Carbide dock. Downbound traffic Saturday night included the C Columbus, Dimitris Y, Algomarine. Upbound was the Agawa Canyon and Frontenac.
Salt unloaded at Carbide Dock by spot light.
Another view.
Canadian Enterprise unloading salt .
Herbert C Jackson upbound Saturday afternoon to load grain in Superior WI .
Canadian Transfer downbound with a cargo of Potash .
Edgar B Speer passing the Indiana Harbor.

Reported by: Scott Best

Marquette Update
09/22
The Charles M. Beeghly brought a load of coal to the Presque Isle power plant on Saturday, and then took on a load of taconite. The Kaye Barker is expected on Sunday to do the same. The cruise ship c. Columbus arrived in Marquette Saturday morning.
The Algolake is also expected late Sunday. The H. Lee White will be bringing a load of coal to the Shiras Steam Plant on Sunday, and then shift to the upper harbor to take on a load of taconite on Monday. Also tentatively scheduled on Monday are the American Mariner and the Great Lakes Trader.

Reported by: Lee Rowe

Barker in Escanaba
09/22
Friday night the James R. Barker arrived in Escanaba to load. Saturday afternoon the vessel remained at the dock loading taconite. It is unknown why the Barker was taking so long to load.
Barker loading Saturday.

Reported by: Eric & Sandy Chapman

Alpena Update
09/22
The American Republic anchored out in Thunder Bay early Saturday morning and waited until daylight to proceed into Lafarge to unload coal, 35 mph cross channel wind kept the vessel from going in. This was its first delivery into Lafarge for the year. The Republic departed by early afternoon.
The tug Jacklyn M and barge Integrity was due into port Saturday night to load cement at Lafarge. Followed by the J.A.W Iglehart coming in the early morning hours of Sunday. The Alpena is leaving South Chicago.

Reported by: Ben & Chanda McClain

Detroit & Toledo Traffic
09/22
Harsco Track Technologies Magnum 48 machine on the dock at Nicholson's. This appears to be an outbound unit that will be shipped by saltie. The Magnum 48 is used in railroad track maintenance
John B Aird loading at Ojibway Salt.
Stern view.
Agawa Canyon inbound Toledo for the Kuhlman Dock.
MCM suction dredge Arthur J working off the C & O Dock.
Another view.
MCM ship Drummond Islander II approaching the Arthur J.
Close up.
Agawa Canyon passing the str. Ste Claire at the Toledo City Dock.
Ste Claire at the City Dock.
Stern view.
Close up of sign on board.

Reported by: Mike Nicholls

Toledo Update
09/22
Saturday afternoon there were no active vessels in port. The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will be the tug Dorothy Ann and barge Pathfinder and the Lee A. Tregurtha on Sunday. The Algosteel on Monday, followed by the John G. Munson on Tuesday.
The next scheduled ore boats due in at the Torco Ore Dock will be the Middletown and Buckeye on Sunday, followed by the Armco on Wednesday.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

Fairport Traffic
09/22
Philip R. Clarke arrived Friday afternoon to unload stone at the former LTV lime plant. Unloading was interrupted for about an hour due to problems with her unloading gear. Boats unloading at the lime plant must hold in the middle of the river, at a sharp bend, causing traffic to squeeze by on the Fairport side.
When the tug Dorothy Ann and barge Pathfinder were in recently the tug had to pull out of the notch in order to get the barge past Courtney Burton who was in the same location as the Clarke.
Two Graebel tugs are still hauling spoil from the marina dredging project, having to carefully work their way past the Clarke.
Clarke unloading.
Tug and barge approach.
Passing the bow.
Close up of the Clarke's stern.
Bow.
View from the dock.
Stern view in the river.
Outbound tug.

Reported by: Dave Merchant and Greg Stephens

Today in Great Lakes History - September 22
On September 22, 1958, the Edmund Fitzgerald entered service, departing River Rouge, Michigan for Silver Bay, Minnesota on its first trip. The Fitzgerald's first load was 20,038 tons of taconite pellets for Toledo. The vessel would, in later years, set several iron ore records during the period from 1965 through 1969.
While in ballast, the ROGER M. KYES (b- ADAM E. CORNELIUS) struck bottom in Buffalo Harbor September 22, 1976 sustaining holes in two double bottom tanks and damage to three others, whereupon she proceeded to Chicago for dry docking on September 27, 1976 for survey and repairs.
While being towed from Duluth, MN by the Canadian tug TUSKER on September 22, 1980, the D.G. KERR (2) rammed into the breakwater at Duluth causing $200,000 in damages to the breakwater. The tow apparently failed to make the turning buoy leaving Duluth Harbor.
On September 22, 1911 the HENRY PHIPPS collided with and sank her Steel Trust fleet mate, steamer JOLIET (1), which was at anchor on the fog shrouded St. Clair River near Sarnia, Ont. The JOLIET (1) sank without loss of crew and was declared a total loss. The PHIPPS then continued her downbound journey and collided with the Wyandotte Chemical steamer ALPENA (1) that incurred only minor damage.
The T.W. ROBINSON and US.265808 (former BENSON FORD (2) departed Quebec City in tow of the Polish tug JANTAR bound for Recife where they arrived on September 22, 1987. Scrapping began the next month in October.
The West freed MATHILDA DESGAGNES from polar ice in the Arctic on September 22, 1988 German Icebreaker Research Vessel POLARSTERN.
September 22, 1913 - The ANN ARBOR NO. 5 struck bottom in the Sturgeon Bay Canal and damaged her rudder and steering gear. After undergoing repairs at Milwaukee, she was back in service the following October.
On 22 September 1887, ADA E. ALLEN (wooden propeller steam barge, 90’, 170GC, built in 1872 at Walpole Island, Ont.) caught fire while moored at Amherstburg, Ont. She was cut loose and set adrift to prevent the fire from spreading ashore. She drifted to Bois Blanc (Bob-Lo) Island and burned to a total loss.
On 22 September 1882, Mr. H. N. Jex accepted the contract to recover the engine and boiler from the MAYFLOWER, which sank in the Detroit River in 1864. He was to be paid $600 upon delivery of the machinery at Windsor, Ontario. He succeeded in raising the engine on 12 October and the boiler shortly thereafter.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Max Hanley, James Neumiller, Jody Aho, Father Dowling Collection, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Independent Steaming for the Twin ports
09/21
The classic Kinsman Independent is expected to arrive Saturday morning to load grain in Superior, Wi. The vessel passed upbound through the Soo Locks late on Thursday. This is the Independent's first trip of the fall season.

Reported by: Dan Haynes

c. Columbus Departs - Soo Traffic
09/21
After a two hour delay the c. Columbus departed the Soo Harbor Friday evening for Lake Superior. During her stop the crew conducted a fire drill for training purpose. The lifeboats were lowered and the crew was taken to shore. At the dock ,crews departed the lifeboats in single file and made their way back to the ship.
Upbound Friday evening was the Mesabi Miner, downbound was the Canadian Prospector, Middletown, Edwin H. Gott, Adam E Cornelius and Lee A. Tregurtha.
Pictures by Jerry Masson
Columbus at marina.
life boat drill.
lifeboat docked.

Pictures by Scott Best
Jean Parisien upbound.
Canadian Prospector downbound.
Peter R Cresswell departs the Mac Lock downbound.
Cresswell stern view downbound.
Walter J McCarthy Jr. passing the John G Munson.
Nogat upbound with G tug Missouri.
Algolake downbound.

Reported by: Jerry Masson & Scott Best

Saginaw News
09/21
The Herbert C. Jackson was inbound passing the Saginaw River Entrance Channel Light 1 at 11:30am Friday morning. She continued upriver to the Bay Aggregates Dock in Bangor Township where she unloaded during the afternoon. The Jackson, negotiating some strong winds and river current, backed from the dock at 5:45pm and headed for the lake.
The Joseph H. Thompson was inbound passing the Front Range at 7:50pm. She passed the outbound Herbert C. Jackson at Light 12 of the Entrance Channel before continuing upriver to unload in Essexville. Her security call stated she was to unload at the Pyramid Dock.
Pictures by Todd Shorkey
Herbert C. Jackson outbound at the Essexville Range Lights.
Close up.
Bow view.
Stern view approaching Consumers Energy.

Reported by: Stephen Hause, Lon Morgan and Todd Shorkey

Goderich Report
09/21
The Algobay made a rare visit to the salt mine on Saturday, September 14. The vessel departed around noon for Sault Ste. Marie. The Agawa Canyon was loading salt on Monday morning, departing early in the afternoon for Parry Sound, Ontario. The next day brought in the Algoway, which loaded all day and then left for Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Reported by: Lisa Stuparyk

Kingston Update
09/21
Friday the CCGS Caribou Isle was westbound to the Upper Gap and then to Belleville. She intends to depart tomorrow Saturday morning for the Murray Canal and Lake Ontario. The tug Pine Grove was at Jorstdat Castle, east of Alexandria Bay, NY and was requesting speed reductions.
There some diving operations near the Alexandria Bay Coast Guard station. It may have been on the wreck of the Roy A. Jodrey. This is a dangerous dive as there is current and the bow is in 150' of water while the stern is in 250'. She is broken in two places.

Reported by: Ron Walsh

Capt Cathy’s Cruise for Kid’s
09/21
Saturday, September 28 the First Annual Capt Cathy’s Cruise for Kid’s will depart dock on the Detroit River this afternoon. The cruise is in memory of Capt. Cathy Nasiatka who was lost on the Detroit River last fall.
The sold-out 3-hour river tour included clowns, food, refreshments, and entertainment aboard one of the Diamond Jack boats.
This will be an annual event with activities planned for the day. Donations in Cathy’s name can be made out to Children’s Hospital.
Children’s Hospital
3901 Beaubein
Detroit Mi 48201
Attention:2nd Floor Roxanne (Cardiology)
Capt. Cathy’s Cruise for Kids !
For more information contact Gary Nasiatka 586-794-2828 or e-mail artk@expertmoldingsys.com

Picture Stolen
09/21
An original painting by of the Lake Erie Battle - Commodore Perry Breaks the British Line, by Michigan Marine Artist Jim (J.). Clary was recently stolen from the Baldwin-Wallace College of the Arts in Berea, Ohio. This 24 x 48" acrylic painting was purchased by a Dow Chemical Foundation family member, Mrs. James (Martha) Arnold in 1976 and immediately donated to the college.
The college is asking if anyone knows of the whereabouts of this painting please contact Mr. Tom Konkoly of the college Art Department at 440-826-3460.

Today in Great Lakes History - September 21
ALGOWAY (2) left Collingwood on her maiden voyage in 1972 and loaded salt for Michipicoten, Ont. on Lake Superior.
On 21 September 1844, JOHN JACOB ASTOR (wooden brig, 78’, 112T, Built in 1835 at Pointe Aux Pins, Ont, but precut at Lorain, OH) was carrying furs and trade goods when she struck a reef and foundered near Copper Harbor, MI. She was owned by Astor’s American Fur Company. She was reportedly by the first commercial vessel on Lake Superior.
On 21 September 1855, ASIA (2-mast wooden schooner, 108', 204 t, built in 1848 at Black River, Ohio) was carrying corn from Chicago for Buffalo when she collided with the propeller FOREST CITY off the mouth of Grand Traverse Bay. ASIA went down in deep water in about 10 minutes, but her crew just had enough time to escape in her boat. The schooner HAMLET picked them up.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Marquette Update
09/20
The Adam Cornelius is expected to be in loading at Marquette on Friday morning, early, followed by the Lee A. Tregurtha. On Saturday, the Charles Beeghly is expected with a load of coal, and then to take on taconite. The Kaye Barker is due in with a load of coal on Sunday, and also to take on taconite, along with the arrival of the Algolake to load ore. Monday the American Mariner and Great Lakes Trader are expected. The next three months may be a busy time for the dock.

Reported by: Lee Rowe

Columbus & Independent at the Soo
09/20
Cruise ship c. Columbus was upbound Thursday night at the Soo and tied at her usual berth at Roberta Bondar Marina. Evening traffic included the upbound Kinsman Independent, Joseph L Block, Roger Blough and Federal Asahi. Downbound was the Kapitonas A Luka, Utviken, and Oglebay Norton.

Reported by: Jerry Masson

Saginaw News
09/20
Shipping traffic continued at a brisk pace Wednesday morning on the Saginaw River, with one vessel arriving and two departing.
The Joyce L. Van Enkevort with the Great Lakes Trader was inbound shortly after midnight on their second visit to the Saginaw River this week. The Trader carried a split load for the Wirt stone docks at Essexville and Saginaw.
The J.A.W. Iglehart was outbound from Saginaw at about 4 a.m. after departing the Lafarge dock and turning at Sixth Street. Once the Iglehart had passed, the Mississagi departed the Buena Vista Dock and proceeded up to Sixth Street to turn and follow the Iglehart out. The Mississagi reduced speed in order to arrive at the Lafayette Street Bridge in Bay City as "bridge hours" ended at 8:30 a.m.
The Iglehart had arrived early Tuesday morning. The Mississagi had arrived Tuesday evening on its second visit to the river this week.
The Joyce L. Van Enkevort/Great Lakes Trader waited at Essexville for the other two vessels to clear before continuing up to Saginaw to finish unloading during the afternoon. While the barge was discharging cargo, the tug moved back down the river to the Burroughs dock to take on fuel. The pair was outbound from Sixth Street at 6:40 p.m.

Reported by: Stephen Hause, Lon Morgan and Todd Shorkey

Toledo Report
09/20
The salt water vessel Federal Yoshino was unloading cargo at the T.W.I. Dock, there was another, unidentified, salt water vessel unloading at the dock. The tugs James A. Hannah with her barge and the Mary E. Hannah with her barge were tied up at the old Interlake Iron Company Dock just north of the Shipyard.
The Agawa Canyon was working her way up the Maumee River with the Gaelic tug Susan Hoey assisting Thursday afternoon, when finished unloading her cargo she will proceed for the CSX Docks to load a coal cargo on Friday morning.
The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will be the tug/barge combo Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder on Saturday. The Lee A. Tregurtha on Sunday, followed by the John G. Munson and Algosteel on Tuesday. The next scheduled ore boats due in at Torco Ore Docks will be the Middletown and Buckeye on Sunday followed by the Armco on Wednesday.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

Cleveland Update
09/20
The tug Sea Eagle II and barge St. Marys Cement departed Blue Circle Cement Thursday with the Tug California. The saltie Iryda arrived and docked at the lakefront. The Stephen B. Roman arrived with a load for Essroc Cement.
Pictures by TZ
Iryda docked.
Close up.
Neah Bay and Lake Guardian.
Lake Guardian.
Museum ship William G. Mather.
Bow close up.

Reported by: Rex Cassidy

Today in Great Lakes History - September 20
On September 20, 1986, vandals started a $5,000. fire aboard the laid up NIPIGON BAY at Kingston where she had been since April, 1984.
GEORGE A. STINSON's self-unloading boom was replaced on September 20 1983. The Boom had collapsed onto her deck due to a mechanical failure on the night of April 19, 1983 at Detroit. No injuries were reported. She continued hauling cargoes without a boom until replacement.
On September 20, 1980, the EDGAR B. SPEER entered service.
The CHARLES E. WILSON sailed light on her maiden voyage from Sturgeon Bay September 20, 1973 bound for Escanaba, MI to load ore.
The CHARLES M. WHITE was christened at Baltimore on September 20, 1951.
On 20 September 1873, W.L. PECK (2 mast wooden schooner-barge, 154’, 361GT) was launched at Carrollton, MI.
On 20 September 1856, COLONEL CAMP (3-mast wooden bark, 137', 350 t, built in 1854 at Three Mile Bay, NY) was carrying wheat to Oswego, NY when she collided with the wooden steamer PLYMOUTH and sank in just a few minutes. No lives were lost.

Data from: Joe Barr, Dave Swayze, Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series
This is a small sample, the books include many other vessels with a much more detailed history

Burton Departs, Independent on the Way
09/19
Courtney Burton, which spent at least two days undergoing repairs at Duluth's port terminal, slipped out of port sometime overnight Tuesday.
General Mills' Superior elevator has been unloading Canadian grain cars for the past week. Sure enough, the Kinsman Independent is due there Thursday. The vessel's arrival may come later than expected, she spent part of the day Wednesday undergoing repairs on the Detroit River.
The vessel reported problems with a boiler burner control and had a service team come on board at Sterling Fuel.
The Canadian straightdecker Oakglen was a welcome sight Wednesday at the Cenex Harvest States grain elevator. Also loading grain was Utviken at AGP in Duluth. Anchored on the lake was Dmitris Y, waiting for Cenex Harvest States. Although the Harvest States elevator has two berths, this season it is using mostly just the easier-to-reach No. 1 berth. Few railcars have been spotted on the No. 2 side of the complex, making it unlikely that any vessels are due on that side anytime soon.
In the ore trade, CSL Tadoussac was loading at DMIR in Duluth and Stewart J. Cort and George A. Stinson were both due at BNSF in Superior.

Reported by: Al Miller

Ferry study may be overly optimistic
09/19
A feasibility study of fast-ferry service across Lake Ontario shows major financial and employment benefits for Rochester are based on optimistic ridership numbers, say economics professors at local colleges.
The analysis -- commissioned by the private company starting the service -- says a ferry could bring 1,320 new jobs to Rochester and generate about $46 million in tourist spending in its first year. The study is based on an estimate of 1 million Canadians using the ferry annually -- a rate that amounts to more than 2,700 Canadian visitors a day.
"Is that realistic or not? I have my doubts," Thomas Drennan, an assistant professor of operations management at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, told the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper
"The forecasts of this (ridership) are very optimistic from my perspective," Phillip Lederer, an associate professor of operations management at the University of Rochester, told the newspaper.
Canadian American Transportation Systems has ordered a $42.5 million ferry from an Australian shipbuilder to carry people and cars between Rochester and Toronto. The company wants to have the ferry running by August.
The boat will be able to carry 774 passengers, 238 cars and 10 trucks. One-way fares are expected to be $25 to $29 for a walk-on passenger, and $35 to $40 per car with an additional charge of $15 to $20 per passenger.
CATS officials had hailed the study as one reason the project should receive public backing and funding. The ferry is a $55 million project, with $14 million coming from the state and $1.3 million from Rochester. The remainder is private investment and loans.
The study was conducted by The Centre for Spatial Economics in Waterdown, Ontario. The center based its analysis on a Harris Interactive poll that showed 1.7 million people in the United States and Canada would ride the ferry annually, with more Canadians using the ferry. Harris conducted the poll for CATS.
Dominick DeLucia, president of CATS, said Harris interviewed 1,000 people in Canada and 1,000 in the United States by telephone for the poll. The margin of error was 2 percentage points.
He called it "clean and accurate," and said the Export Finance and Insurance Corp., Australia's government export credit agency, demanded the poll.

Reported by: Glen Keaser

Alpena News
09/19
The J.A.W Iglehart arrived into port about 4 p.m. Wednesday. It loaded cement at Lafarge and was scheduled to depart before 9 p.m. The Alpena is returning from its Lake Superior run and is due into port Thursday afternoon to load.
The Jacklyn M and barge Integrity is in South Chicago. The Paul H. Townsend is expected to depart lay-up in Muskegon next Tuesday.

Reported by: Ben & Chanda McClain

Toledo Report
09/19
The Federal Yoshino was unloading cargo at the T.W.I. Dock. There were no other active vessels in port at the time of this report.
The next scheduled coal boats due in at the CSX Docks will now be the Agawa Canyon on Thursday. The tug/barge combo Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder on Saturday, followed by the Lee A. Tregurtha on Sunday. The next scheduled ore boat due in at the Torco Ore Dock will be the Middletown on Sunday.

Reported by: Jim Hoffman

Erie Traffic
09/19
Wednesday the American Republic and Fred R. White Jr. both made their first visits to Erie this season. The Republic pulled into the Old Ore Dock in the early afternoon and unloaded, while just hours later the White turned in the harbor and docked at the Mounfort Terminal to unload stone from Calcite. At around 6 p.m. Wednesday evening the Republic gave a ten minute security call leaving the Old Ore Dock. The vessel turned and departed Erie, creeping slowly past the docked White.
The J.S. St. John followed the Republic out. About 9 p.m. the American Republic was inbound for the P&C Dock in Conneaut to load coal. The White departed about 8:25 p.m.
So far in 2002 Erie has had forty vessel visits, compared to thirty in 2002.
White unloads.
Republic starts to come around the White.
Past the White.
Passing.
Republic outbound.
Another View.
Stern View.
J.S. St John outbound.
A busy night on the waterfront. Pleasure boaters, St. John, Republic, and fishermen.

Reported by: Jeff Thoreson

Toronto Update
09/19
Algocen arrived Tuesday evening for lay-up. Joining Canadian Mariner, Seaway Queen and Canadian Venture and Algoisle in lay-up in Toronto Harbor.
The saltie Elikon is off loading raw sugar at the Redpath sugar refinery.
Island car ferry Ongiara has returned to service after ramp troubles. It is unknown how long she was out of service.
The McNally Construction Co. fleet in port is getting bigger in preparation for the deep-water cooling project. The tug R.C.L. 11 brought in another dredge Monday, and Tuesday another tug and barge unit arrived.

Reported by: Gerry Ouderkirk and Clive Reddin

Today in Great Lakes History - September 19
LEON FALK, JR. and MENIHEK LAKE arrived in Spain on September 19, 1985 for scrapping.
When SATURN (4) entered service and made her first trip to Toledo, OH on September 19, 1974, she became the first of three tankers built for the fleet's modernization program.
The EDGAR B. SPEER departed the shipyard on her maiden voyage September 19, 1980 bound for Two Harbors, MN where she loaded her first cargo of taconite pellets.
The GRAND HAVEN (Twin Screw Rail Car Ferry) was laid up in the spring of 1965 at the old Pennsylvania Dock at Cleveland and later at dockage on the Old River Bed where she sank on September 19, 1969.
September 19, 1997 - officials at Lake Michigan Carferry, Inc. announced that the CITY OF MIDLAND 41 would be converted to a barge.
On 19 September 1893, SAMUEL BOLTON (wooden schooner-barge, 150’, 330GT, built in 1867 a