Friday, December 1, 2017

Paul R Tregurtha 360 Turn - 12/01/2017 (Timelapse)



People often ask why the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge raises, seemingly, before it really needs to. This morning as the 1000ft Paul R Tregurtha approached the Duluth Shipping Canal, the bridge suddenly stopped raising leaving the captain of the Tregurtha no option but to make a quick decision in order to prevent a disaster.

The Tregurtha did a 360 turn while the bridge completed it's lift and safely entered the harbor.

7 comments:

  1. Never a dull moment ....Glad it was taken care of and nothing serious happened. Do they know what it was or just sticking with malfunction?

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  2. Wow Dennis that was spectacular! I hope we learn what happened to the bridge.

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  4. I saw that on camera, it was amazing! The Captain did a really great job! Not something you see everyday!

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  5. It just happened again on the Indiana Harbor. Need an electrician up there .....Send in Paul Scinocca

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  6. I saw both Tregurtha & Indiana Harbor do the nascar turn left and donut roundabout think lift bridge needs 10,000 lift lube , oil , filter ... great job by seasoned captains !!!!

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  7. thanks Dennis for posting my attempt at Aerial lift bridge humor RE:(oil change) thank you for your great site, native Duluthian 23 years. Now reside in Layton Utah 27 years. Found your cams & site a few years ago check it multiple times every day, Just have to see the big lake and see what kind of mood she is in... keep up the good work !!! Bill Koski

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