While I was up flying today an a photography assignment, I was able to snap a few shots of the 1000 ft Walter J. McCarthy Jr as she pulled away from the Midwest Energy Dock with a load of coal and sailed out under the Duluth Lift Bridge.
A beautiful day in the Northland with 60 degree temps and calm winds made for a great day to fly and also wonderful day to throw a line in the water as I noticed hundreds of steelhead fishermen along the shore of Lake Superior.
American Spirit departed at 08:15
James R. Barker arrived at 08:40
Paul R. Tregurtha departed at 10:55
Cason J. Callaway departed at 11:00
Atlantic Superior arrived at 17:30