Monday, October 21, 2019

Stormy entry for Michipicoten arriving Superior 10/21/2019



Michipicoten arrived Superior in heavy seas this morning.

The Big Boys are Taking Shelter from the Gales on Lake Superior

With gale brewing up on Lake Superior, boats are taking shelter where they can find it.
Here, the 1000ft James R Barker is hiding out behind Madaline Island in the Apostle.
The photo is taken from the Madaline Island Webcam
James R Barker shelter behind Madaline Island -- Madaline Island webcam

Marine Traffic AIS location of the Barker


American Mariner arrived Duluth 10/21/2019



American Mariner carefully arrived Duluth with strong winds at it's back.

On Second Thought - Roger Blough backs away from Two Harbors 10/21/2019



With winds increasing on Lake Superior, the Roger Blough decided to back off from loading in Two Harbors this morning.

Herber C Jackson arrived Duluth 10/21/2019



With a little boost from increasing winds and waves, the Herbert C Jackson "breezed"  through the Duluth Shipping Canal this morning with a load of limestone.