"Breakout" John J Boland departed Superior 03/21/2024

The John J Boland departed Superior this afternoon as the first ship out of the harbor for the 2024 season. The Boland will be going to Two Harbors to load.

"Last Boat In" John J Boland arrived in Superior 01/21/2024

Looking like a snotty nosed kid who refused to come in from the cold, the John J Boland finally relented and gave it up for the season, making it the final boat of nine that will be wintering in Duluth-Superior.

"On Thin Ice" John J Boland arrived in Duluth 01/17/2024

John J Boland arrived in Duluth this afternoon to refuel and load iron ore pellets at BN.

"Night Lights" Overnight traffic - 03/29/2023

Arthur M Anderson departed, James R Barker, Baie Comeau & John J Boland arrived in Duluth.

John J Boland arrived in Duluth 12/20/2022

John J Boland arrived in Duluth this morning with limestone.

John J Boland & Lee A Tregurtha departed Duluth 11/07/2022

John J Boland & Lee A Tregurtha departed Duluth early this morning.

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.

John J Boland - by: David Schauer

Beautiful night shot by David Schauer -- See more of Dave's work on his Facebook site

The first laker arrival in the Twin Ports for winter layup is the John J. Boland. The American Steamship Company boat went into dry dock at Fraser Shipyards, likely for its 5-year survey/reconditioning. The Boland was assisted by tugs North Carolina and Arkansas (shown here). 12/20/19