The Edgar B Speer Arrives

The great lake ship, Edgar B Speer, entering the harbor in Two Harbors Minnesota.

Our Active Harbor

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One of the most popular sites in Duluth is our Aerial Lift Bridge and the ship traffic that comes and goes with their various cargoes. On this particular morning, I was present for three ships, two arriving and one departing. … Continue reading →

James R Barker: Arrival

The James R Barker steams into the Duluth harbor with the sunrise at her back.

James R Barker At Sunrise

Waiting For the Ships to Return

As the ice clears from Lake Superior, the ships can begin moving back to the ore docks to load iron ore pellets, also known as taconite. (Unless it’s Tuesday, then it’s taco night!)

The Light at Two Harbors

Out at the end of a long and very icy pier, surrounded by very cold water and sea smoke is the light that guides ships from Lake Superior to the ore docks in Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Arriving

The Paul R. Tregurtha arriving under Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge at sunset on January 15th, 2022. This was her last trip for the season and will now be docked till shipping resumes in the spring.

At 1013.5 feet, Interlake’s flagship M/V Paul R. Tregurtha is the longest ship on the Great Lakes.

Fujifilm GFX 100s, Venus Optics Loawa 17mm f4.

Welcome to Duluth!

A view of the entrance to the Duluth harbor. Ships from all over the Great Lakes and the world visit the port every year.

Getting Loaded

Two “lakers”, the American Century and the Presque Isle, loading taconite in Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Inbound

The Wagenborg “Victoriaborg” on her way into the Duluth harbor.