Thursday, August 8, 2013
Passenger Ship Yorktown arrived this morning
Arriving at 6 AM, the Yorktown is a passenger ship built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising, she measures a sleek 257 feet in length and 43 feet wide, allowing her to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. Able to accommodate all of its guests in 65 exterior cabins, the Yorktown boasts a large sun deck, spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures, plus a dining room featuring American cuisine. Approximately 119 passengers are booked on the outbound voyage to Toronto. (info provided by Duluth Port Authority)
Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Wednesday 8/7/2013
Edwin H. Gott arrived at 09:00
Cason J. Callaway arrived at 12:20
Algoma Montrealais arrived at 12:47
Sundew departed at 19:05
Sundew arrived at 20:35
Sailboat Races
Cason J. Callaway arrived at 12:20
Algoma Montrealais arrived at 12:47
Sundew departed at 19:05
Sundew arrived at 20:35
Sailboat Races
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
S.S. William A. Irvin
Today I had the chance to stop by for a tour of the Irvin. What a magnificent ship and interesting tour.
I took lots of photos but the Captains Bridge was the most interesting. The bottom photo is a 360 panorama of the bridge and if you click on the image, you can step into the scene.
History: (provided by DECC)
As the proud flagship of U.S. Steel's Great Lakes Fleet, she provided comfort and elegance to dignitaries and guests who traveled the Lakes with her. The Irvin was launched November 21, 1937 at the yards of the American Ship Building Company in Lorain, Ohio. At a cost of 1.3 million dollars, the Irvin was the first of four vessels in her class. Her maiden voyage began June 25, 1938 after outfitting in Lorain. The boat was christened by William Irvin's wife, Gertrude, and immediately went to work hauling bulk materials from Two Harbors and Duluth, Minnesota to U.S. Steel's mills of Lakes Michigan and Erie in Ohio and Indian.
The Irvin is one of few Great Lakes vessels to be retired still holding a current Great Lakes cargo record. By 1978 when the ship entered final layup she had one of the smallest capacities due to the addition of the fleet's first 1000' ore boat.
The William A. Irvin is docked along the waterfront of Lake Superior next to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and near the Aerial Lift Bridge. Open daily for tours from May through September.
I took lots of photos but the Captains Bridge was the most interesting. The bottom photo is a 360 panorama of the bridge and if you click on the image, you can step into the scene.
History: (provided by DECC)
As the proud flagship of U.S. Steel's Great Lakes Fleet, she provided comfort and elegance to dignitaries and guests who traveled the Lakes with her. The Irvin was launched November 21, 1937 at the yards of the American Ship Building Company in Lorain, Ohio. At a cost of 1.3 million dollars, the Irvin was the first of four vessels in her class. Her maiden voyage began June 25, 1938 after outfitting in Lorain. The boat was christened by William Irvin's wife, Gertrude, and immediately went to work hauling bulk materials from Two Harbors and Duluth, Minnesota to U.S. Steel's mills of Lakes Michigan and Erie in Ohio and Indian.
The Irvin is one of few Great Lakes vessels to be retired still holding a current Great Lakes cargo record. By 1978 when the ship entered final layup she had one of the smallest capacities due to the addition of the fleet's first 1000' ore boat.
The William A. Irvin is docked along the waterfront of Lake Superior next to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and near the Aerial Lift Bridge. Open daily for tours from May through September.
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| Click for 360 view of Captains Bridge |
Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Tuesday 8/6/2013
Mesabi Miner departed at 11:40
Zealand Juliana (Dutch) arrived at 17:25
Hon. James L. Oberstar arrive at 23:50
Zealand Juliana (Dutch) arrived at 17:25
Hon. James L. Oberstar arrive at 23:50
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Monday 7/5/2013
Paul R. Tregurtha departed at 05:21
Mesabi Miner arrived at 06:00
Walter J. McCarthy Jr. arrived at 06:33
St. Clair departed at 09:00
Joseph L. Block arrived at 10:44
American Mariner departed at 17:40
Walter J. McCarthy Jr. departed at 17:50
Presque Isle departed at 18:30
Mesabi Miner arrived at 06:00
Walter J. McCarthy Jr. arrived at 06:33
St. Clair departed at 09:00
Joseph L. Block arrived at 10:44
American Mariner departed at 17:40
Walter J. McCarthy Jr. departed at 17:50
Presque Isle departed at 18:30
Monday, August 5, 2013
Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Sunday 8/4/2013
Kaministiqua arrived at 02:24
American Mariner arrived at 07:34
Baie St. Paul arrived at 10:34
Kaministiqua departed at 12:50
St. Clair arrived at 16:00
Paul R. Tregurtha arrived at 17:30
Baie St. Paul departed at 19:20
Presque Isle arrived at 20:15
American Mariner arrived at 07:34
Baie St. Paul arrived at 10:34
Kaministiqua departed at 12:50
St. Clair arrived at 16:00
Paul R. Tregurtha arrived at 17:30
Baie St. Paul departed at 19:20
Presque Isle arrived at 20:15
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Duluth Harborcam pic of the day for Saturday 8/3/2012
The 1000 ft American Century departed Duluth on a warm August afternoon. Image taken by the Lakes Superior Marine Museum webcam.
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| American Century |
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