Friday, July 31, 2020

Federal Rhine departed Duluth 07/31/2020



Federal Rhine departed Duluth this evening loaded with grain.

Sunrise Through the Lens - Wisconsin Point Lighthouse

Sunrise over Lake Superior at the Wisconsin Point Lighthouse on a warm July morning.

Lee A Trgurtha - 07/31/2020

The Lee A Tregurtha is currently docked in Superior waiting service.  

James R Barker departed Duluth 07/31/2020



James R Barker departed Duluth early this morning loaded with iron pellets

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

James R Barker arrived Duluth 07/29/2020



James R Barker arrived Duluth this afternoon to load iron ore pellets.

The Spider Wars Continues

Update 7/30 - webs and spiders, along with hundreds of little ones, have moved on for now. They will probably be back before long.


The camera spiders are proving to be very tough this year.  My last attempt included repellent and moth balls which worked a bit.  My next visit will include  a highly recommended spider control formula.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Sunday, July 26, 2020

A New Day Dawning on Lake Superior - 07/26/2020 - (timelapse)



With high humidity levels this morning, the colors of the sunrise were particularly beautiful.

God presents His creation often in eye catching ways!

Indiana Harbor arrived Duluth 07/26/2020



Indiana Harbor arrived Duluth this morning to load iron ore pellets.

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Paul R Tregurtha arrived Duluth 07/25/2020



Paul R Tregurtha arrived Duluth this evening to load coal.

Tall Ships - Sorlandet

Tall ships are fascinating and the Sorlandet displayed all it's sails when it visited Duluth in 2013.

BBC Russia arrived Duluth 07/25/2020



BBC Russia arrived Duluth this afternoon with wind turbine blades.

Timgad departed Duluth 07/25/2020



Timgad departed Duluth overnight with a load of wheat.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Stewart J Cort arrived Superior 07/23/2020



Stewart J Cort arrived Superior this morning through heavy fog.

Lake St Clair & Mesabi Miner departed, Timgad arrived Duluth 07/23/2020



Lake St Clair & Mesabi Miner departed, Timgad arrived Duluth overnight.

(Mesabi Miner horn added from previous departure)

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Monday, July 20, 2020

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Paul R Tregurtha departed Duluth 07/19/2020



Paul R Tregurtha departed Duluth this evening loaded with enough coal energy to power the city of Superior WI for a year.

Thursday, July 16, 2020

James R Barker arrived Duluth 07/16/2020



James R Barker arrived Duluth early this morning.

note: barker horn added

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Juno departed Duluth 07/15/2020



Juno departed Duluth this evening.

Wisconsin Point Cam Power

Update -- Camera in service
Update - The Corps of Engineers Will be checking into the power outage at Wisconsin Point  tomorrow 7/16.
Cross your fingers.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Federal Dart arrived Duluth 07/14/2020



Federal Dart arrived Duluth this afternoon with a load of salt

Mesabi Miner departed Duluth 07/14/2020



Mesabi Miner departed Duluth this morning after refueling to wait it's turn to load.

Monday, July 13, 2020

Presque Isle departed Duluth 07/13/2020 - Timelapse



The 1000ft Presque Isle bumped the North Pier of the Duluth Shipping Canal as it departed this morning. It made a good recovery and will be on it's way after an inspection outside the harbor today.
(Timelapse is at 10x speed)

Paul R Tregurtha and Presque Isle departed Duluth 07/13/2020



Paul R Tregurtha and Presque Isle departed Duluth overnight and early morning.

Friday, July 10, 2020

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Bridge Lightning 07/08/2020



In case you missed the lightning show last night here is a mesmerizing 12 minutes of the all night storm.

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

American Integrity departed, Indiana Harbor arrived Duluth 07/07/2020



American Integrity departed, Indiana Harbor arrived Duluth this morning moving iron ore pellets.

Monday, July 6, 2020

BBC Mekong arrived Duluth 07/06/2020



BBC Mekong arrived Duluth this morning with wind turbine parts.

Dorothy Ann arrived Duluth 07/06/2020



Dorothy Ann arrived Duluth this morning loaded with salt.


Wisconsin Point Cam failed

Update 7/6/2020 - 10:00
Good news and bad news about Wisconsin Point Camera.
Bad, there is a primary power outage on the circuit that feed the camera and lights along the canal.

The good news it that there probably isn't anything wrong with the camera and antenna system.

The outage has been reported to the Corps of Engineers and we have to wait for the fix.

Den
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4/3/2020 - The Wisconsin Point cam has failed, I will be checking into it first thing next week.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

BBC Swift arrived Duluth 07/02/2020



BBC Swift arrived Duluth this morning loaded with wind turbine blades.

Roger Blough Duluth 07/02/2020



Roger Blough arrived Duluth this morning to load iron ore pellets.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Michipicoten arrived Duluth 07/01/2020



Michipicoten arrived Duluth this evening to load iron ore pellets.

Mesabi Miner arrived Duluth 07/01/2020



Mesabi Miner arrived Duluth this afternoon to load iron pellets.

Vista Star tour boat tow 06/30/20



Sometimes even the most reliable boats need a bit of help from friends.
The Vista Star had some mechanical issues yesterday and needed to be towed back to it's dock inside the harbor.
Always good practice for the first responders. Good job by all!

John G Munson departed Duluth 07/01/2020



John G Munson departed Duluth this morning loaded with iron pellets.
(Horn added)