Mesabi Miner departed Duluth 08/26/2025

 

 Mesabi Miner departed Duluth loaded with iron ore pellets.

South Pier Lighthouse

 

Greetings all!   On August 19, LSMMA held a press conference to announce the acquisition of the Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Light.  We have been working on this acquisition since December 2018.  It is a historic building that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.   Sadly, the lighthouse has incurred considerable deterioration since its start in 1901.  LSMMA is determined to renovate it back to its early 1900s condition and open it to the public.  Please consider membership in LSMMA to help fund this effort.  You can further help preserve this historic building by donating to our Lighthouse Fund at lsmma.com.

John G Munson arrived in Duluth 08/18/2025

 

 John G Munson arrived in Duluth this morning with a load of limestone. Note: the horn was added since it is not generally sounded before 6AM

Paul R Tregurtha arrived in Duluth 08/17/2025

 

 Paul R Tregurtha arrived in Duluth this morning under an incredible Lake Superior sunrise. The Tregurtha will be loading coal. note: the horn was added from a previous voyage, due to the fact that it was too early to rattle windows this time of day. I wanted you to hear it anyway.

Algoma Conveyor departed Duluth 08/14/2025

 

The Algoma Conveyor easing her way out of Duluth Harbor. This modern self-unloading bulk carrier has just finished loading a full cargo of petroleum coke at Midwest Energy, and she’s now bound for Soo Ste. Marie, Ontario, with arrival expected later tonight around 11 o’clock. Built in 2019, the Algoma Conveyor stretches 740 feet from bough to stern and spans 78 feet across her beam. She can carry roughly 37,400 tons of cargo, and her powerful self-unloading system includes a 262-foot boom mounted at the stern, allowing her to unload quickly at ports without special equipment. An interesting bit of history—this ship’s life almost ended before it began. Partway through construction, her original shipyard went bankrupt. Algoma Central stepped in, bought the incomplete hull, and had her finished at a different yard. Today, she’s a hardworking member of the Equinox-class fleet, designed for efficiency and reliability on the Great Lakes. She should have nice weather for todays voyage.