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Just bought a postcard from an antique store that shows a boat named “SS Acadian” going through the Welland Canal, couldn’t find anything about this ship online. Anyone know where to look or anything about this ship. Thanks!

u/Frog_elii — 1 day ago

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Kaye Barker leaving CLE 4/17

Busy day in Cleveland but I missed a good chunk of it, stupid work.

u/prccole — 3 days ago

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Presque Isle, and Manitowoc greeting each other

Spring has finally come here in the U.P.

I wish I had a proper camera and photography skill but I hope some find this to suffice (:

Edit: taken at Rotary Park in the Soo, state side.

u/LeeTregurthaEnjoyer — 3 days ago

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M/V Herbert C. Jackson unloading coal at Zug Island as a rainbow stretches over the Detroit River.

Happy Freighter Friday!

M/V Herbert C. Jackson unloading coal at Zug Island as a rainbow stretches over the Detroit River. It was an unreal scene that didn’t last long, but couldn’t have lined up any better!

Interlake Steamship Company

u/AndrewDeanDetroit — 3 days ago

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Engine Trouble Forces Ship Paul R. Tregurtha Into Duluth

Something wasn’t right with the largest ship on the Great Lakes, and it became clear before it even reached Duluth.

The Paul R. Tregurtha was never supposed to come in, but as it approached, you could see only one stack producing exhaust while the ship moved slower than normal. Out on Lake Superior it made unusual maneuvers, and once it got closer, it was obvious there was an issue.

You’ll hear it confirmed over real radio traffic as the captain explains this is as fast as the ship can go. After passing under the Aerial Lift Bridge, the tug Missouri steps in to assist as the ship continues toward the harbor for repairs.

Everything was captured as it happened, including a clear close up showing one stack active and the other not. Moments like this don’t happen often, especially with a ship of this size. Video on story taken from vibe with Mike channel YouTube.

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u/GreatLakesShips — 3 days ago