Winter Layup begins

The John J. Boland arrived this morning signaling the start of winter layup as it headed for Fraser Shipyard where it will wait out the rest of winter.

Seven more Lakers will be arriving over the next two weeks to spend the winter.  The Soo Locks will close on Jan. 15 leaving the remaining boats on Lake Superior to find shelter until Spring.  Don't worry, cold weather will be arriving next week.

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Wednesday 1/4/2012

The Edwin H. Gott arrived in the morning hours while the Coast Guard Cutter Alder operated in the harbor breaking up a light crust of ice that has been forming in recent days.

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Tuesday 1/3/2012

Sorry, there was no boat traffic today.
It seems like it has been a long time since the warm days of summer, but, actually there is already an extra 15 minutes of daylight since December 21st.

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Monday 01/02/2012

James R. Barker departed at 06:15

Duluth Harbor Boat Traffic for Sunday 1/1/2012

• James R. Barker arrive at 18:00 for Murphy Fuel Dock to load coal . Fueling at 1900. Shifting of SMET for coal, 8H loading for Presque Isle at Marquette.
• Mesabi Miner departed at 18:30