American Integrity undergoing repairs at Duluth
American Steamship Co.’s 1,000-footer American Century pulled in next to her sistership American Integrity Friday at the Ash Grove cement dock in Duluth. The loaded Integrity will discharge some of her cargo into the Century so repairs can be made to the American Integrity’s propulsion system.
After the Integrity loaded iron ore pellets at CN, an issue with its propulsion system was discovered while attempting to depart. With a deep draft of 28 feet, the ship required the help of tugs Missouri and North Carolina to be safely moved and secured at this dock, which is rarely used for lakers.
The Integrity recently spent more than three weeks at the pipeline dock in Superior having propeller shaft work done.
Vibe With Mike, David Schauer
UPDATE: 6/1/2025
After three days at the cement dock, two of them lighting into the American Century, we were able to tip up the stern for inspection. The culprit, fishing line! That couple dollar wadded mess of discarded mono filament took out two ASC, thousand foot vessels for a couple days [John L. Tongusi Jr]
New photos posted in Gallery below
Paul R Tregurtha in for repairs
While work is being performed on the American Integrity, the Paul R Tregurtha is over at the Port Terminal as she also had some problems that needed to be tended to. She has been in for two to three days also.
Tregurtha Finished repairs, loaded at SMET and Departed at 4:42 PM-For-St Clair, Michigan
[Photos in Gallery below by John Woodward]
Registration Now Open for Annual Soo Boatnerd Cruise
Join us for the Annual Boatnerd Freighter Chasing Cruise on the St. Marys River!
- When: Friday, June 27, 6-9 pm, rain or shine
- Where: Soo Locks Boat Tours, Dock #2 (next to the Valley Camp)
- Limit: 100 passengers
- Food: Pizza and salad included with paid passage
- General Adult Admission:
-Early Bird Adult $35.00 each (through May 31)
-Regular Adult $40.00 each (June 1-June 20)
-Procrastinator Adult $45 each (after June 20)
- Youth Admission, age 5-17: $15 flat rate
- Youth Admission, age 4 and under: FREE
- Students (age 18+) with a current, valid i.d. get a $5 discount off an adult ticket. The student must present their student i.d. when boarding.
This year’s St. Mary’s River cruise will be aboard a Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours boat on Friday, June 27. Boarding begins at 5:30 pm, and we cast off at 6pm. The cruise is three hours long. We plan to travel through the U.S. Locks, but that may change in order to chase freighters.
Pizza and salad are included in paid passage. There will be a cash bar on board. You can bring your own food and beverages (you cannot bring alcohol).
Reservations are a must, as the group is limited to 100 passengers. Mailed checks must be received no later than Friday, June 20.
If the cruise is not sold out by June 20, we will take online or cash (US funds only) reservations at the Procrastinator Price of $45.00 per General Admission ticket. Youth ticket rates stay the same as listed above.
Click link below to buy your ticket(s) online.
Contact Angie at griffinclawangie@gmail.com or 734-386-0899 if you have questions or to request any refunds. No refunds will be issued after June 19.
