John J Boland arrived Duluth 04/30/2019

John J Boland arrived Duluth this afternoon loaded with limestone.

Ed Culbertson Memorial (52 years ago)

If you happened to be watching the Canal Cam about noon today, you may have noticed a small group of people standing in front of a plaque on the pier break wall.

The plaque was placed there in honor of Ed Culbertson, a Coast Guardsman who gave his life, 52 years ago, trying to save three young brothers who became trapped on the pier during a fierce storm.

Capt Tom Mackay

Capt. Tom Mackay, talked about his friend Ed, who perished that night and reminded the news media of the bravery and valor that is often forgotten over time. Tom wanted to make sure Ed will be remembered.

Coast Guard

The words on the plaque read:

EDGAR A CULBERTSON

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THIS PLAQUE IS DEDICATED BY THE PEOPLE OF DULUTH TO THE MEMORY OF A FELLOW CITIZEN, COAST GUARD BOATSWAINS MATE FIRST CLASS, EDGAR A. CULBERTSON, WHO ON THE NIGHT OF APRIL 30TH 1967 GAVE HIS LIFE ATTEMPTING TO RESCUE THREE TEEN-AGE BROTHERS STRANDED ON THIS PIER DURING A SEVERE STORM, HIS GREAT SACRIFICE IS AN ENDURING EXAMPLE OF HIS DEVOTION TO DUTY AND COMPASSION FOR HIS FELLOW MAN.

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Silver Bay - Springtime Snow 04/29/2019

Heavy snowfall on the North Shore of Lake Superior is not unusual this time of year. Some areas of the North Shore received more than a foot of snow yesterday.

Indiana Harbor arrived Superior 04/30/19

Indiana Harbor arrived Superior through the Lake Superior ice pack that blew back in overnight.

A reminder that the days start getting shorter in 6 weeks.

Paul R Tregurtha arrived Duluth 04/29/2019

Paul R Tregurtha arrived Duluth this morning to load coal.