Today marks the 45th anniversary of the sinking of the steamer Edmund Fitzgerald. We would like to take a moment to remember the 29 brave men lost aboard her when she sank in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975.
Welcoming the William Richard
ArcelorMittal sells U.S. assets to Cleveland-Cliffs in $1.4 billion deal
Barge Michigan Trader delivered to VanEnkevort Tug & Barge
Algoma Intrepid delivered to Algoma Central Corp.
Work progressing quickly on Interlake’s Mark W. Barker
In the Design: The leading end – a look at bow design on Great Lakes ships
Featured Vessel: American Integrity
Announcing the Shipwatcher News Caring for our Sailors program! We are working to put together care packages for sailors on Great Lakes ships during the holiday season. We are going to provide healthy snacks and a few treats, as well as gum, hot chocolate packets, and more for these sailors. We are looking for generous supporters to donate to our cause to help cover the costs of purchasing the gifts and packaging.
We have currently partnered with the S/S Alpena, Grand River Navigation, Interlake Steamship Company, Lower Lakes Towing, Port City Marine Services, and VanEnkevort Tug & Barge to provide gifts for over 550 sailors on 29 ships. We are also working with both the J. W. Westcott Company of Detroit and Soo Marine Supply of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, for delivery of the care packages, both of whom have agreed to deliver them free of charge for our project. We are also offering the sailors a chance to win a “bonus gift”, with chances to win two VIP ferry tickets to Mackinac Island aboard Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry or an autographed Know Your Ships 2020 book.
Thank you for your help!
In an effort to continue to produce the Shipwatcher News newsletters as free publications, I have instituted a sponsorship program to help support upgrades to the business. The money raised will go towards covering costs for the website, materials, advertising, and technology upgrades. Last year, Shipwatcher News was able to raise over $800, and would like to exceed the funds raised before. Should they desire, donors will be recognized in the Shipwatcher News newsletters as well as on the website. New this year, Captain rank business sponsors will also get an optional ad space on the Shipwatcher News website. Please fill out this form if you feel moved to participate in the sponsorship program.
Thank you for your support,
Brendan Falkowski
Port City Marine’s latest vessel makes her debut – ATB Caroline McKee
$123 Million appropriated for new Soo Lock construction
Ship allisions and collisions
Putting on the finishing touches: William Richard nears completion
In the Design: Inside the cargo hold
Featured Vessel: Ojibway
Keel laid and name revealed for Interlake’s new ship Mark W. Barker
Tug Mississippi arrives for service at Great Lakes Maritime Academy
Rand Logistics completes acquisition of American Steamship Company
Cleveland-Cliffs resumes operations
In the Design: A look behind the concept of Articulated Tug-Barges
Featured Vessel: Tim S. Dool
Algoma Conveyor runs aground in Green Bay
2020 Shipping season gets underway
Tanker ATB Albert/Margaret runs aground in Lake St. Clair
New salt brine mining operation coming to Bay City
Coronavirus shocks Great Lakes shipping industry
M/V St. Clair fire report reviewed
In the Design: A look behind the concept of self-unloading technology
Featured Vessel: Lee A. Tregurtha – from WWII Tanker to Great Lakes Freighter
American Steamship Company sold to Rand Logistics
Burns Harbor ends 2019 shipping season
USACE awards contract for Phase 1 of New Soo Lock Construction
Work continues to clear obstacles for Port of Monroe
Shepler’s new ferry almost complete
Featured Vessel: Cason J. Callaway
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