Duluth Harbor Cam

Monday, April 30, 2018

Boat Hotline

You may find the Boat Hotline helpful in tracking various boat traffic. The Hotline is managed by the Lake Superior Marine Museum Staff and is updated throughout the day. I have added the phone # 218 722-6489 to the Right Sidebar for your convenience.

MANITOULIN arrived Two Harbors 04/30/2018

MANITOULIN arrived Two Harbors this morning.

Music by: Eric Matyas

http://soundimage.org/

New -- Camera Club!

Half of photography is being in the right place at the right time, the other half is sharing.

With the streaming cameras, you can be at some of the most scenic places in the Northland just by watching the live streams. Also, by using your phone, you can be the photographer that captures the moment that everyone else missed.

The harborcams are there for a reason -- to share the beauty of the Northland and the photo you capture can bring a lot of enjoyment to people, such as this image captured by Robert Peterson Jr.

Feel free to snap away. You can share on your Facebook page or the harborcam Facebook page, Instagram or anywhere else. Try to tag the harborcam page if possible.

I am looking forward to seeing your photography! The picture you take is yours to do with what you like.

More information about the Camera Club

Narew arrived Duluth 04/30/2018

Narew arrived Duluth this morning under the watchful eye of Johnathan Livingston Seagull.

Narew will be loading grain.

Burns Harbor arrived Superior 04/30/2018

Burns Harbor arrived Superior early this morning to load iron pellets.

Isa and MICHIPICOTEN arrived Duluth 04/30/2018

Isa and MICHIPICOTEN arrived Duluth early this morning.

Sunday, April 29, 2018

BAIE COMEAU arrived Superior 4/29/2018

BAIE COMEAU arrived Superior this morning to load iron.

American Spirit departed and Edwin H Gott arrived Two Harbors 04/29/18t

American Spirit departed and Edwin H Gott arrived Two Harbors early this morning.

Music by: Eric Matyas

http://soundimage.org/

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Cedarglen arrived Duluth 04/28/2018

Cedarglen arrived Duluth this afternoon to load pellets.

Cason J Callaway departed Superior 04/28/2018

Cason J Callaway departed Superior this evening loaded with iron pellets. ( 5x speed)
Don't forget to wave to the crew member waving the big hand!

Music by: Eric Matyas

http://soundimage.org/

Friday, April 27, 2018

John D Leitch arrived Two Harbors 04/27/2018

John D Leitch arrived Two Harbors this afternoon

Music by: Eric Matyas
http://soundimage.org/

Lee A Tregurtha - by Jeff Doty

Here is a great night shot of the Lee A Tregurtha taken by Jeff Doty. You can see more of jeffs photography at: https://www.facebook.com/dolbybearphotography/

RT HON PAUL J MARTIN arrived Superior 04/27/2018

RT HON PAUL J MARTIN arrived Superior

Narew arrived Duluth 04/27/2018

Narew arrived Duluth this morning to load grain.

Canal Cam Adjustment

Yesterday I tilted the Canal cam up a bit and increased the resolution of the video.

Let me know if you have any issues. My intent is the get all the cams streaming at the same HD resolution.

Den

Edgar B Speer arrived Two Harbors 04/27/2018

Edgar B Speer arrived Two Harbors this morning

Music by: Eric Matyas

http://soundimage.org/

James R Barker arrived Duluth 04/26/2018

James R Barker arrived Duluth late Thursday.

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Wisconsin Point Lighthouse

Wisconsin Point Lighthouse flyby - I couldn't resist!

Superior Refinery Fire 04/26/2018

The Superior Refinery Fire is mostly out, but, it was quite a sight to see. (Timelapse)

Harborcam Update!

The generosity of harborcam friends never ceases to amaze me. We started the Wisconsin Point Cam project two months ago when, after some coaxing from watchers, I decided to take another look at the possibilities. After finally finding a location that had power available and an antenna system that had promise, I decided to give it a go! Wiring modifications needed to made ($2400) a camera purchased, ($1800) and antenna system ($500).

Along with this work, additional work needed to be done by the Corps of Engineers on the Lighting system.

Within a few days of starting the fundraiser (during the off-season) we had enough money to go ahead. (amazing)

With some weather delays, the Wisconsin Point Cam Project was complete a few days ago. While we had to make a few compromises, such as not having the cam exactly facing the canal due to safety concerns of having to hang out over the canal to work on the camera, and the fact that boats block the transmission signal for a few minutes while they pass alongside the camera, overall I think it turned out great. The video stream is stable and picture quality is very good.

My biggest concern was the quality of the video stream over the 6.5 miles distance from the Superior Entry to my office (I call Harbor Hub). The Wi-fi antenna was easy to align and so far so good. We'll see how it works in fog.

Also, it should be noted that this is a joint project with the Lake Superior Maritime Museum and you - all of the 120 folks that helped raise the $4500 for the project and the daily visitors. I am happy to have been part of this, it is unusual for joint efforts to go as smoothly as this did.

Besides the two cams in Two Harbors (Two Harbors Chamber and LSMMA) and the cams at the canal (LSMMA) there are now six cams, an AIS antenna, and marine scanner) all streaming through the Harbor Hub).

So, I must admit, I love the cams, but mostly the fact that so many other folks get enjoyment from these little windows to the world and a small peek at the beauty of the Northland.

Thanks again,

Den

Camera and Antenna at Wisconsin Point

Light Pole

Antennas on the Harbor Hub (my office)

It's beginning to look like a police station.