Indiana Harbor and Presque Isle

The Indiana Harbor was the first Laker to enter the harbor under the Lift Bridge this season, followed by the Presque Isle an hour later.

Alder Passes Under Lift Bridge

For the first time of the 2010 Shipping season the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge is in operation.  After a few test lifts to make sure the bridge operated properly, the Coast Guard Cutter Alder motored under the bridge to initiate the start of the lifting season.

Boats will now start using the Duluth Entry on a routine [...]

Big Things Moving in the Night

Two 1000 ft Lakers, the Walter J. McCarthy Jr and the James R. Barker, made their way through the Duluth Harbor Last Night.  In case you missed it, the Harbor Cam recorded the big boats as they went about their business.

Tugs at Work

The tugs Kentucky and North Carolina pulled hard at the ropes today as they worked to free the lakers Adam Cornelius and Kaye Barker from the icy slip at Fraser Ship Yard.  View more [...]