"Welcome Back" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 06/20/2024

After a near disaster when the Michipicoten hit an unknown submerged object near Isle Royale, the freighter made it way back to Duluth under its own power after spending two weeks in Thunder Bay. The Michipicoten was escorted to the U.S. border by a Canadian tug and the rest of the way to Duluth by the Helen H. The Michipicoten will undergo further evaluation and inspection at the Fraser Shipyard in Superior.

"Gray Lady" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 05/31/2024

Michipicoten arrived in Duluth this afternoon to load iron ore pellets.

"The Iron Lady" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 12/18/2023

Michipicoten arrived in Duluth this afternoon to load more iron.

"Old Faithful" Michipicoten departed Duluth 10/20/2023

Michipicoten departed Duluth this morning loaded with iron ore pellets.

"Trading Places" Edwin H Gott departed, Michipicoten arrived in Two Harb...

Edwin H Gott departed, Michipicoten arrived in Two Harbors early this morning.

"Harbor Arrivals" Philip R Clarke, Michipicoten, & Mesabi Miner arrived ...

Philip R Clarke, Michipicoten, & Mesabi Miner arrived in Duluth on a warm September afternoon.

"Red White & Blue" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 09/05/2023

Michipicoten arrived in Duluth early this morning with the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge lit up in Red White & Blue.

"Pit Stop" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 083023

Michipicoten arrived early this morning and refueled prior to loading.

"Lake Traveler" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 07/13/2023

"2-Fer" Friday" Arthur M Anderson & Michipicoten departed Duluth 07/07/223

Arthur M Anderson & Michipicoten departed Duluth this afternoon loaded with iron ore pellets.

"Old Boats & New" HANSEATIC INSPIRATION arrived & Michipicoten departed ...

HANSEATIC INSPIRATION arrived (with passengers) & Michipicoten departed Duluth (with iron ore pellets). early this morning.

"Marathon Boat" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 06/17/2023

Michipicoten arrived in Duluth this afternoon in presence of thousands of Grandma's Marathon fans attending the Bayfront Festival

"Morning Departure" Michipicoten departed Duluth 06/10/2023

 

Michipicoten departed Duluth on a warm summer morning loaded with iron ore pellets.

"Moving Iron" Mesabi Miner, Walter J McCarthy Jr, & Michipicoten 06/01/2023

Mesabi Miner & Michipicoten departed Duluth this afternoon loaded with iron ore pellets, while the Walter J McCarthy Jr arrived to load iron ore pellets.

"Superior Traveler" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 05/27/2023

Michipicoten arrived in Duluth on one of its many voyages from one side of Lake Superior to the other hauling iron ore pellets.

"Lake Superior Steel Hauler" Michipicoten departed Duluth 05/15/2023

Michipicoten moved iron ore pellets from one end of Lake Superior to the other on a continual basis.

"Lake Superior Hauler" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 04/18/2023

Michipicoten often stays on Lake Superior hauling ore from one side of Lake Superior to the other.

"Spotlight Entry" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 04/15/2023

Michipicoten arrived in Duluth overnight to load iron ore pellets.

"Floating History" Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 04/10/2023

Built in 1952, the Michipicoten has been a workhorse for the shipping industry more than 70 years.

Michipicoten arrived in Duluth 12/30/2022

Michipicoten arrived in Duluth this morning to load iron ore pellets.