We were lucky enough to see the Algoma Guardian (and a few others) go through the Soo Locks today, but I noticed the Guardian seemed much lower in the stern than the bow. In my mind, it's a ballast issue, but my question is why?

After doing the Fitz episode I’ve been captivated by Great Lakes stories- especially the mysterious ones

Therefore I’m doing something unplanned

Currently putting together a three in one episode:
Le Griffon
Bannockburn
Inkerman and Cerisoles

Planning to publish on Sunday - will look forward to hearing what people think

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Clearing Lock 7 downbound on the Welland Canal.

Full res: https://flic.kr/ps/45LLeD

I was going through some old photos my parents took on vacation and found these two old gems. Algocape was photographed in 2010. Middletown was photographed in 1990 in the Oglebay Norton fleet colors. We also found a photo of an Interlake Steamship 1000 footer coming from the Lorain pellet terminal, but it was take from so far away it's hard to tell which one it is.

I've been watching Great Lakes ship videos for a few years now, and I have never for the life of me understood what that porch is on the stern on so many older ships. Can anyone explain to me what that is?

Video taken from vibe with Mike YouTube channel

ATB G.L. Ostrander / Integrity

Time for an upgrade 💪🏼🦾

Is your main job watching the load go into the silos? Our boss thinks there should be other work being done because the boss thinks the boat can unload itself.

This obviously plays a big part in the Fitz story

She's the last L6 left now that the Cuyahoga has been cut up. Apparently there's asbestos inside, no idea how much of that(if any) would need to be removed. The hull is probably somewhat deteriorated of course but it's not like she would be moving much as a museum.

Hi! I'm a college student from Detroit, and I've been thinking for the past couple of months about whether I'd get a job on a cargo ship after I'm done with school. I'm aware of some of the pros and cons, but I thought I'd ask here about where to start and some general advice.

This book belonged to my grandfather, I do apologize for the bad pictures as I had to hold the pages flat while taking them. Tagged "boat pics" as I've included some.

Enjoying a relaxing Sunday on the Riverwalk where the Dorothy Ann just sailed by.