Lake Superior Ice Festival Fireworks 1/29/2022

The 2022 Lake Superior Ice Festival ended with a beautiful fireworks display. A warm tribute to a wonderful winter day!

Lake Superior Ice Festival - Kismet Hot Air Balloon - 1/28/2022

Lake Superior Ice Festival - Kismet Hot Air Balloon.

Lake Superior Ice Festival 2022 - Ice Carousel

What do Northlanders do in January? Build an Ice Carousel as part of the Lake Superior Ice Festival.

Harbor Photography - David & Gus Schauer

David and his son Gus have been taking fantastic images of the harbor for years now and add greatly to the enjoyment of seeing the harbor from interesting and creative perspectives.

You can see more of their work on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/david.schauer.37

https://duluthharborcam.us/2021/04/02/david-schauer-harbor-photographer/

American Steamship Company - Parade of Boats (updated)

American Steamship Company - Updated - added John J Boland GREAT LAKES VESSELS Length (feet) Capacity (gross tons) M/V American Spirit 1004' 62,400 M/V Burns Harbor 1000' 80,900 M/V Indiana Harbor 1000' 80,900 M/V Walter J. McCarthy, Jr. 1000' 80,900 M/V American Century 1000' 78,850 M/V American Integrity 1000' 78,850 M/V American Mariner 730' 37,300 M/V H. Lee White 704' 35,400 M/V John J. Boland 680' 34,000 M/V Sam Laud 634 24,300 American Courage - not available

Great Lakes Fleet in Review

Interlake Steamship Boats In Review

Interlake Steamship Company boats have been visitors to Duluth for over 100 years. Nine of the Ten Interlake boats visited the Port of Duluth/Superior during the past year and are a part of our nautical heritage.

HHL Amur (puzzle)

North Pier Lighhouse Jigsaw

Home For a Winters Rest - American Century arrived in Superior 01/17/2022

American Century arrived in Superior this afternoon to end the shipping season. Multiple tugs assisted the Century in breaking 2 foot thick ice on it's way to its slip.

The Last Hurrah - Paul R Tregurtha arrived in Duluth 01/15/2022

Paul R Tregurtha arrived in Duluth this afternoon for winter layup. Thick ice slowed things down a bit.

Aurthur M Anderson departed Duluth 01/14/2022

Arthur M Anderson departed Duluth this morning loaded with iron ore pellets.

John G Munson departed, Arthur M Anderson arrived in Duluth 01/13/2022

John G Munson (iron ore pellets) departed, Arthur M Anderson arrived in Duluth to load iron ore pellets tonight.

James R Barker arrived in Duluth 01/13/2022

James R Barker arrived in Duluth this afternoon for winter layup.

Lee A Tregurtha arrived in Duluth 01/13/2022

Lee A Tregurtha arrived in Duluth this morning for winter layup.

"A Little Help from My Friends" -- Walter J McCarthy Jr departed Superio...

Walter J McCarthy Jr departed Superior this morning loaded with iron ore pellets. The McCarthy was assisted by the Edwar H tug owned by Heritage Marine.

John G Munson arrived in Duluth 01/13/2022

John G Munson arrived in Duluth this morning to load iron ore pellets.

Ice Escape - CSL ASSINIBOINE departed Superior 01/11/22

With the help of the tugs, the CSL ASSINIBOINE busted out of Superior ice loaded with iron ore pellets.

Steamy Entry - John J Boland arrived in Two Harbors 01/10/2022

John J Boland arrived in Two Harbors through heavy sea smoke on a cool (-20F) morning.

Ice Monster - American Mariner arrived in Duluth 01/09/2022

Emerging from the ice fog, the American Mariner arrived in Duluth this morning like a snotty-nosed kid coming in from the cold.

Paul R Tregurtha departed, Mesabi Miner arrived in Duluth 01/08/2022

Paul R Tregurtha departed, Mesabi Miner arrived in Duluth early this morning.

American Integrity arrived in Duluth 01/07/2022

American Integrity arrived in Duluth on 01/07/2022 to load iron ore pellets.

Paul R Tregurtha arrived in Duluth 01/07/2022

Paul R Tregurtha arrived in Duluth this afternoon loaded with ice to load coal.

Deep Winter Shipping - Edgar B Speer arrived in Duluth 01/07/2022

The 1000 ft Edgar B Speer arrived in Duluth on this rather chilly (-20F) morning to create an incredible winter scene at the Duluth Shipping Canal.

Going with the Ice Flows - Algoma Equinox arrived in Superior 01/06/2022

Algoma Equinox arrived in Superior through pack ice in the Superior Entry.

James R Barker & Indiana Harbor departed, LAURA L VANENKEVORT arrived Du...

James R Barker & Indiana Harbor departed, LAURA L VANENKEVORT arrived in Duluth overnight

Stormy Seas - Algoma Innovator arrived in Duluth 01/04/2022

Algoma Innovator arrived in Duluth overnight as gale-force winds gave it a shove through the Duluth Shipping Canal.

Ice Boat - Lee A Tregurtha transited the front harbor of Superior Bay. 0...

Lee A Tregurtha transited the front harbor of Superior Bay through narrow ice cut on its way to load iron ore pellets at BN.

Arthur M Anderson, John G Munson & Lee A Tregurtha arrived in Duluth 01/...

Arthur M Anderson, John G Munson & Lee A Tregurtha arrived in Duluth overnight.

("COOL" Departure) - Paul R Tregurtha departed Duluth 01/01/2022

There was abundant sea smoke generated off open water this morning when the 1000 Ft Paul R Tregurtha departed Duluth on a rather cool New Years Day.

Sea Smoke Departure - Edgar B Speer departed Two Harbors 1/1/2022

The Edgar B Speer departed Two Harbors this morning and was quickly hidden by sea smoke on a -20F morning.

Paul R Tregurtha arrived in Duluth 12/31/2021