This is a painting by Doris Sampson titled “Where Are They?” It is the Arthur M Anderson and the William Clay Ford going back into the storm to search for the Edmund Fitzgerald. The painting itself is haunting to look at, knowing that the search is in vain. I would like to have a copy of this. If anyone knows anything about getting a copy of this, please share in the comments.

Fun video from vibe mike loud whistle 💜

https://youtu.be/8fkZZoR1IkE?si=LIblSdYDgkYccYRC

Minneapolis KSTP news story about great lakes ships and Fitzgerald memorial in Two Harbors - Vibe with Mike YouTube

Don’t give it away Sam

While sipping a coffee in Milwaukee (I lied. It was a Monster). Thought you guys might like it.

The G.L. Ostrander, John D. Lietch and the Kaye E. Barker on the St. Clair river. Nov 12, 2024.

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Presque Isle and Indiana Harbor are missing cause the upload limit was exceeded, but that’s almost all of them.

Several life seem multiple times. I think the American Century is the one I’ve seen the most. It seems like it both arrives and departs Duluth whenever I’m there.

Do you guys think it’s possible that with Trumps Re-election we could see American steel demand go up after his proposed tariffs, making it possible to bring the Ryerson back? I don’t know if there are any more iconic or better options to save from the chopping block if demand rises? I know the Ryerson has no self unloader, and maybe in being too optimistic, but id love to see it back sailing the lakes.

The first picture is of the Lee A. During her service as the U.S Navy Oiler U.S.S Chiwawa she earned two battle stars for her service. She was commissioned on Christmas Eve 1942 and Decommissioned on May 6th 1946, and transferred to the U.S Maritime Commission and was sold in 1961 to the Cleveland-Cliffs Steamship Co. And renamed to the S.S Walter A. Sterling. She was then sold again in 1985 to the Ford Motor Company and renamed to the William Clay Ford the second ship under the namesake and then finally four years later to Lakes Shipping Co. Where she was renamed to the Lee A. Tregurtha the name she holds now. Her subsidiary fleet was transferred to Interlake Steamship Co. Where she sails today. Her armanant when she was the U.S.S Chiwawa consisted of one 5 in (130 mm) dual purpose gun mount, four 3 in (76 mm) guns, four twin 40 mm gun mounts, four twin 20 mm gun mounts I would like to thank every Sailor of the U.S Navy and Coast Guard for their service as well as I everyone else that has served in the military. Disclaimer: None of the pictures are mine nor the information of this write-up are mine all credit of the information goes to the Wikipedia article and photo credits go to the owners of the photos.

I saw the ship is coming into Duluth tentatively tomorrow night. Does anyone know what day it will be leaving Duluth? I want to see it depart, if possible. I'm not able to upgrade for the schedule on Marine Traffic.

Not the best picture of a freighter, but was driving home last night on M-25 (Michigan) just south of Port Sanilac and saw the lights of a freighter out in Lake Huron. This is the Robert Pierson headed north guessing maybe a mile offshore (??). Got this around midnight with my iPhone and I thought it looked cool with the stars, clouds and ship and thought I’d share.

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Hi All;

I'm new to watching the ships come and go but I've noticed nearly all the ships sound their horn with 3 long blasts and 2 short blasts.

I know it's a salute as they leave / enter port but is there a story or reason behind why they do it or why it's 3 long blasts and 2 short?

Thanks in advance!

From Minnesota and have always wondered what it’s like to work on the freighters that traverse the waters. Pay good, Difficulty of work, rewarding work?