Munson's Melody" John G Munson departed Duluth 04/15/2024

John G Munson departed Duluth Monday evening loaded with iron ore pellets.

"Saturday 2-Fer" Manitoulin & John G Munson departed Duluth 03/23/2024

Manitoulin & John G Munson departed Duluth Saturday afternoon in the first 2-Fer of the season.

"Superior Cold" The John G Munson arrived in Duluth 01/18/24

The John G Munson arrived in Duluth this morning for winter layup at the Port Terminal. With below zero temperatures, the harbor ice was beginning to thicken up.

"FOG" John G Munson arrived in Duluth 12/23/2023

John G Munson arrived in Duluth this afternoon through thick fog to load iron ore pellets.

"Blast from the Past" John G Munson arrived in Duluth 10/08/2023

Build in 1952, the John G Munson arrived in Duluth this afternoon with a load of limestone and a Master Salute.

"Munson Salute" John G Munson departed Duluth 09/20/2023

With a prolonged salute, the John G Munson showed off it powerful horn to a delighted crowd at the Canal. The Munson departed loaded with iron ore pellets.

" Night Moves" Duluth overnight ship movement 09/19/2023

John G Munson, Arthur M Anderson, Flevogracht, and American Century

"Master of the Lakes" John G Munson departed Duluth 9/07/2023

The John G. Munson departed Duluth with iron ore. As one of the few remaining steam-powered vessels still in operation, the Munson is a fascinating piece of maritime history. Its reliability and longevity are a testament to the skill and dedication of the crew who maintain and operate this remarkable vessel, which is still a vital part of the Great Lakes shipping industry, transporting bulk cargo like coal across the region.

"Morning Departure" John G Munson 09/01/2023

The John G Munson quietly slipped out of port Friday loaded with iron ore pellets.

"Just Passing Through" John G Munson, Barge Ecosse, Viking Octantis arr...

John G Munson, Barge Ecosse, Viking Octantis arrived in Duluth overnight.

"Oldie But Goodie" John G Munson departed Duluth 07/21/2023

After 70 years on the water, the John G Munson is still going strong.

"Double Salute" John G Munson arrived in Duluth 07/14/2023

John G Munson arrived in Duluth this morning to load iron ore pellets.

"July 4th Boats" - Paul R Tregurtha, John G Munson, Walter J McCarthy Jr...

Paul R Tregurtha, John G Munson, Walter J McCarthy Jr entertained thousands of tourist as they transited the Duluth Shipping Canal.

"Mighty Munson" John G Munson arrived in Duluth 07/03/2023

John G Munson arrived in Duluth this morning loaded with limestone.

"Mighty Munson" John G Munson arrived in Duluth 05/31/2023

 

John G Munson arrived in Duluth this afternoon loaded with limestone.

"Rattling Windows" John G Munson arrived in Duluth 05/11/2023

With it's powerful horns, the John G Munson rattled windows across Duluth with a Captains Salute followed by a Master Salute.

"Foggy Morning" John G Munson departed Duluth 050623

John G Munson departed Duluth this morning loaded with iron ore pellets.

"Classic Passage" - John G Munson arrived, Arthur M Anderson departed D...

Two Classic Lakers arrived and departed Duluth this morning.

"Silent Departure" John G Munson departed Duluth 04/26/2023

The John G Munson departed Duluth overnight loaded with iron ore pellets.

"Mighty Munson" John G Munson arrived in Duluth 04/23/2023

John G Munson arrived in Duluth this afternoon loaded with limestone.