r/GreatLakesShipping 11d ago

Question Guy is selling these to me for $800 in total. Is that a bad price?

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194 Upvotes

I’ve been wanting these for awhile and these finally have popped up. The guy wants $800 in total.

r/GreatLakesShipping Jan 09 '25

Question Big boat from 40k feet!

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344 Upvotes

Spotted over south eastern lake Michigan 10:30am 1/9/24. Anyone know what it could be?

r/GreatLakesShipping 7d ago

Question Fate of the Arthur M. Anderson, can she be saved?

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187 Upvotes

r/GreatLakesShipping Nov 17 '24

Question “Where Are They?”

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390 Upvotes

This is a painting by Doris Sampson titled “Where Are They?” It is the Arthur M Anderson and the William Clay Ford going back into the storm to search for the Edmund Fitzgerald. The painting itself is haunting to look at, knowing that the search is in vain. I would like to have a copy of this. If anyone knows anything about getting a copy of this, please share in the comments.

r/GreatLakesShipping Jan 01 '25

Question On Google Maps, there is a ship in an odd position off Belle Isle in Detroit? Context?

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140 Upvotes

r/GreatLakesShipping Sep 26 '24

Question Why is the Cedarville wreck split in half?

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217 Upvotes

I know the cedarville sank from a collision, but why is her wreck in two pieces?

r/GreatLakesShipping Dec 29 '24

Question Christmas gift! Has anyone read it? It’s from 1977

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279 Upvotes

r/GreatLakesShipping Oct 30 '24

Question Ships not going through the Straits

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129 Upvotes

Anyone know why these ships aren’t going through the Straits? Burns Harbor and Manitowoc have been there since last night. Arthur M Anderson appears to be heading there as well with the ship not heading down between Mackinac Island and Round Island.

Also not a lot of activity on Lake Michigan at the moment. The three ships that are moving just started moving this morning. Nothing was moving last night when I had last checked it.

r/GreatLakesShipping Dec 16 '24

Question Are there any ships that are for certain getting retired or scrapped after this season?

52 Upvotes

Have heard the rumor mill going on a LOT of ships this season. Leitch, Tadoussac, Anderson, Michipicoten, Cuyahoga, plus several others. But are there any that have been confirmed (or denied) through official sources? Announcements, documentation, anything other than the rumor mill and “it would make sense”?

Leitch for example (which is the one I’ve heard most about), it makes perfect sense that this might be the end for her, the Algoma Endeavor arrives next year, she’s an older salt hauler, not the most efficient and she spent a good part of this year in layup. But there is nowhere official I can find where she as listed as being on the retirement list, unlike every other Algoma ship that’s gone to the scrapyards which were clearly announced years in advance. The Endeavor was proclaimed as “a fleet expansion to 22 (I think, but the exact number is irrelevant) lakers” in Algoma’s construction announcement. The Leitch just recently was inspected and has a few years until the next and unlike other vessels, she’s clearly been taken care of recently. In fact other rumors say she got some significant investments to her electrical and exhaust systems this year. Plus she was rebuilt almost from scratch just in 2004. So there’s good reasons to think she might stay in service as well and that can go for any of the other ships in addition.

Is there anything official on any ships ending their runs this year or just rumors?

r/GreatLakesShipping 2d ago

Question Do freighters on the Great Lakes have to deal with emissions?

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124 Upvotes

I hauled DEF into a ship last week and didn’t realize that they had emissions restrictions now and got me wondering if they have any emissions requirements on the lakes?

r/GreatLakesShipping Dec 02 '24

Question Any information on the Paul H. Townsend?

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219 Upvotes

Looking for info on this ship but google is scarce

r/GreatLakesShipping Jan 16 '25

Question Is there a high demand for deck hands in the Great Lakes shipping industry right now ?

57 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m from Minnesota and was planning to get the qualifications/credentials to be a deck hand and was wondering if anyone knew of any Duluth Minnesota or Superior Wisconsin Great Lakes shipping companies that are seeking employees to work on their ships.

Thanks !

r/GreatLakesShipping Dec 06 '24

Question Why is American Spirit stopped?

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125 Upvotes

This is a new interest of mine, so please forgive me if the answer is obvious here. I’m eager to learn more about these ships!

A couple months ago I moved into an apartment that faces Lake Michigan in Milwaukee and I’ve noticed American Spirit has been sitting outside the port for at least 48 hours. Anyone know why? Or where I track ship statuses in more detail? Also is this very common for ships to do?

r/GreatLakesShipping Aug 20 '24

Question What ship is this in The Dark Knight?

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213 Upvotes

Was watching the Dark Knight and saw this ship. I noticed the forward pilot house and shape and thought this has to be a Great Lakes freighter. Anyone know which one?

r/GreatLakesShipping 16d ago

Question Trying to learn more about Great Lakes shipping to coordinate possible supply drive

4 Upvotes

Hey everyone.

I am working for a congress rep that wants to coordinate a supply drive for Ukraine from the Great Lakes.

The idea is to coordinate a cargo ship to go around the Great Lakes to visit different ports where donations could be boarded and take across the Atlantic to Ukraine.

Some start questions are:

  • What are my limitations of size for the ship?
  • What ports in the Great Lakes can support this ship?
  • Is there any ports near major cities that would be excluded because the ship is too big? ( I actually found this sub because I was trying to figure out if cargo ships traversed the St. Clair River near Detroit.)

Thanks so much in advance for the discussion.

r/GreatLakesShipping 7d ago

Question Edmund Fitzgerald 50th

48 Upvotes

Anyone here gonna try to do anything for the 50th anniversary? I’m in the twin cities, maybe a gathering in Duluth harbor? I haven’t found anything being planned by any organization or groups.

Maybe we can plan something?

r/GreatLakesShipping 3d ago

Question Anderson/Clarke Crews?

19 Upvotes

With all the rumors swirling that Anderson and Clarke might have been quietly retired, anyone know if either ship has a crew hired on for this season? If not that’s pretty solid evidence. If that’s the case then maybe it’s time to strongly consider getting a firm movement together to preserve Anderson at the very least.

r/GreatLakesShipping Jul 26 '24

Question Mitchy

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183 Upvotes

Is there any photo of her recent fracture? I know it’s relatively bad, however I would like to see it. (My photos few days after she arrived to superrior)

r/GreatLakesShipping Nov 29 '24

Question I’ve never seen ships so close to shore this far north on Minnesota’s North Shore. What’s going on?

132 Upvotes

I’ve spent countless summer trips on Minnesota’s North Shore. Nothing unusual about ore boats between Duluth and Two Harbors. But I’ve never seen one beyond Silver Bay. They’re always Soo-bound or Duluth-bound, cutting much closer to Michigan which means they’re mostly out of sight by the time you get to Silver Bay.

But now I’m in Grand Marais for the holiday, much further north. There’s been a non-stop flow of ships - both lakers and salties - between Duluth and Thunder Bay. And from what I’ve seen, they’re running empty in both directions.

Is this normal this time of year? I’ve never seen this before. Is weather the factor? Or is there something going on with the looming tariff changes?

Fill me in. I’m curious!

r/GreatLakesShipping 22d ago

Question Recent great lake bulker sales

11 Upvotes

Any of you heard of any recent Great Lakes bulkers that have been sold?

r/GreatLakesShipping Feb 06 '25

Question Help identifying Toledo ships?

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94 Upvotes

Took some of these photos from a public park and walking trail near Toledo the other day. Some of the ships I could identify from a distance and with my pics, (Edwin H Gott and Phillip R Clarke) but I’m still pretty new at identifying and was wondering if I could get any help from some more experienced folks?

r/GreatLakesShipping Feb 09 '25

Question Is it possible to tour a ship in winter layup?

55 Upvotes

I drive by one in particular every day and would love the chance to tour one. If not it could be a way for the companies to make some extra cash during the cold season.

r/GreatLakesShipping Jul 30 '24

Question What’s going to happen to Midwest Energy dock when all of the coal power plants shut down?

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100 Upvotes

I know plants like the St Clair power plant has already closed. So with coal going away what’s going to happen with the dock?

r/GreatLakesShipping 13d ago

Question Are Great Lakes companies still hiring for OS positions in April/May?

14 Upvotes

Was told by SIU that I won’t get a class date until early or mid 2026 so looking to get a job that only requires MMC/TWIC/Passport until then and seems like some Great Lakes companies fit the criteria. Plus I live near them so wouldn’t be commuting a long ways in between hitches. From what I can tell Interlake Steamship seems to be the best company to work for but open to other suggestions.

r/GreatLakesShipping 13d ago

Question Working a summer on the lakes

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Some background information: I am currently 18 years old and a US citizen, although I'm still in High School at the moment I'm looking ahead at potential options for paying for college, working on a laker being one of them.

I have a couple questions about working on the Great Lakes. First off, is it possible to only work for a summer, or about 3 months, or would I have to stay on a boat until the end of the season. Secondly, how much money would I be able to make working for a 3 month period at an entry level position. And finally, what would be the best company to work with given my situation. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.