Nautical History: September 14, 1915: The Onoko Sinks in Lake Superior

September 14, 1915: The Onoko Sinks in Lake Superior - Zenith City Online

On this day on Lake Superior in 1915 the freighter Onoko, a thirty-three year veteran of the great lakes, sank nine miles off Knife Island, about sixteen miles from Duluth. At roughly 10:30 a.m. the ship’s engineer noticed a leak below the engines. The water quickly drowned the engine fires and the captain recognized the […]

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HHL Nile arrived Duluth 9/13/2015

HHL Nile arrived Duluth at 15:00 to load grain.

HHL Nile

Just another Superior Sunrise

The sunrise from Canal Park this morning was particularly beautiful.
Enjoy!

Wisconsin Point Lighthouse

Built in 1910, the Wisconsin Point Lighthouse has stood it's ground for more then 100 years.  Because of its location, this lighthouse seldom gets a close look.
This is what the little photocopters are good at.
Music by: Mary Beth Carlson - marybethcarlson.com
More Info: http://www.terrypepper.com/lights/superior/wiscpoint/wiscpoint.htm

Wisconsin Point Lighthouse

Skeeter (the 2nd little photocopter) flew out to the Wisconsin Point Lighthouse today on his firsts over-water test flight. All system normal.
Read more about the lighthouse HERE.