John G Munson arrived Duluth 05/19/2018

John G Munson arrived Duluth Saturday evening to unload limestone.

Edgar B Speer departed Two Harbors 05/19/2018

Edgar B Speer departed Two Harbors this morning.



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American Victory takes its first step to the boneyard!

The American Victory was towed to Fraser Shipyard today where it's boom and other equipment will be removed for spare parts. The rest of the boat will be towed to Greece where it will be cut into scrap.

This distinguished boat had a good long life. You can read more about this interesting part of our nautical heritage  HERE.

Stewart J Cort departed Superior 05/17/2018

Sudden wind switch brings near disaster to sailboat

The usual Wednesday night sailboats races turned into near disaster as the temperatures dropped from 80 F to 48F in 20 minutes just as the sailboats entered the big lake. 10 minutes later a sailboat was swept into the Lift Bridge as it attempted to make safe harbor.

Fortunately, it turned out OK with help from bystanders along the canal.