Port Reports – October 26, 2022

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Marquette, MI – Oggdo Bogdo
Classic Interlake lakers are in abundance at Marquette. The relatively common Lee A. Tregurtha made an early morning arrival at 05:58 before departing at 13:20. She would be followed by the less common Herbert C. Jackson at 17:38. Herbie will be followed by the extremely common Hon. James L. Oberstar in the next day or so. Interlake vessels this year have a sort of ranking of who comes in the most, with three of the four candidates accounted for here. All four of those ships are outclassed in rarity by the upcoming Wednesday arrival of the American Courage, making her second visit in just a few weeks, but also her second of the year. Later in the year, these unusual routes can happen more frequently.

Sturgeon Bay, WI – Joshua Hebeisen
A groovy Tuesday morning in Sturgeon Bay saw Ashton Marine tugs Meredith Ashton and Candice Elise dancing with side-by-side Great Lakes Fleet veterans Roger Blough and Cason J. Callaway to the tune of the “BayShip Shuffle.” After the Callaway was moved out of the way to a nearby slip, the Blough – notably stripped of a variety of electrical equipment, including radar and whistles – was hauled out and docked farther south with her side against the wall in preparation for a reported tow on Wednesday. A February 2022 shipboard fire has left the vessel gutted and sitting idle for some time, leading to rumors about her future that were only fueled by Tuesday’s moves. While nothing has been publically confirmed, it is believed that the Blough will be towed to CN’s dock in Conneaut within the next few days for long-term layup.

Port Inland, MI – Andrew Meyer
The Great Republic departed at 0711 on Monday morning. That would be it for the port until the Joseph L. Block at 1813 Monday evening. The Block would depart Tuesday morning at 0901 for Duluth/Superior, her first trip north in a couple weeks. The Block has spent a fair bit of time this fall on the same routes as the Sykes.

Southern Lake Michigan Ports – Andrew Meyer
Chicago, IL: Arriving in time to cheer on the home team, the Federal Welland arrived mid afternoon on Monday and parked at the mouth of the Calumet River. Samuel DeChamplain kicked off the morning of the 25th with an 0610 arrival upriver for her regular cement discharge. Federal Churchill remains in port.
Indiana Harbor, IN: John D. Leitch is in Indiana Harbor, though her AIS suggests she departed and arrived yesterday. Shuttle duty is off the list as she’s Canadian, but nonetheless, she’s been in the area for a couple days. The Walter J. McCarthy Jr and Wilfred Sykes are due on Wedneday, making their usual weekly appearances at the port. James R. Barker is scheduled to arrive later in the week.
Gary, IN: Gary has been quiet the last two days with the exception of the Edwin H. Gott, arriving at 0759 Tuesday. The Gott is already showing a destination of Duluth Superior, which would be an unusual run for her. Whether it is for CN, repairs, or BN5, she hasn’t made the run too often this season.
Burns Harbor, IN: The Federal Shimanto remains in port after her October 23 arrival. Burns Harbor is due to arrive later in the week. 

Goderich, ON – Bruce Douglas
Algoma Compass cleared 06.56 Tuesday downbound for Cote Ste Catherines with salt  Algoma Buffalo arrived 21.00 Monday loading at Compass Minerals.  Federal Yukima arrived 17.16 Tuesday loading at elevators.

Alpena, MI – Jason Luther
The Tug Undaunted with its long time barge partner Pere Marquette 41 arrived at LaFarge, from Holland, MI to unload cargo for the cement plants kilns at 7:56 this morning

Drummond Island, MI – Andrew Meyer
A fairly quiet couple weeks was interrupted by the presence of the Laura VanEnkevort and her WWII era consort, Joseph H. Thompson. She’d bring in the barge at 0540 and be out only five hours later, showing a destination of Calcite. This is the second time in the last several weeks that Drummond Island has seen a partial load getting topped off in Calcite.

Calcite, MI – Andrew Meyer
After the Olive L. Moore and Menominee left town late on the 23rd, The 24th of October saw the Robert S. Pierson kicking off the action with an 0300 arrival. H. Lee White departed at 1318, and the Pierson was outbound at 2047. Defiance and Ashtabula would arrive moments later, and after spending the night in port, would depart at 1157.  Regular visitors Laura VanEnkevort, American Mariner, and H. Lee White appear to compose the majority of the midweek traffic. 

Lake Erie Ports – Bill Kloss
Monroe, MI: Paul R. Tregurtha arrived at 16:19 to unload coal at DTE. Mark W. Barker was next to arrive at 17:54 to load bar stock at the Port dock.
Toledo, OH: Algoma  Transport arrived at CSX at 08:09. G.L. Ostrander/Integrity arrived at 12:00. In port is the saltie Federal Barents
Sandusky, OH: CSL Niagara departed at 18:23 with coal for Hamilton, ON. Victory/Maumee was a late night arrival from Cleveland.
Cleveland, OH: Arrivals were Algoma Innovator at 07:18 to load salt at Cargill and  Victory/Maumee at 10:57 to unload 24,000 tons of Tilden pellets at the Bulk Terminal.  Departures were Petite Forte/St. Marys Cement for Bath, ON at 17:17, Victory/Maumee for Sandusky at 17:44 and the saltie Miedwie at 20:19.
Fairport Harbor, OH: Kaye E. Barker departed empty at 00:46 for Meldrum Bay. CSL’s Frontenac arrived at 19:58 for salt at Morton.
Erie, PA: Sam Laud arrived at 12:33 and unloaded stone at Carmeuse.
Buffalo, NY: Mark W. Barker departed for Monroe, MI at 02:05. Manitoulin  and John J. Boland left for Toledo at 15:59.
Nanticoke, ON: Algonova departed at 05:21 with petroleum products for Sarnia, ON. Algocanada weighed anchor at 06:36 and went to Imperial Oil. Algoma Hansa remains anchored.

Buffalo, NY – Brian Wroblewski
The Boland departed Lackawanna for Toledo at 4Pm.

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Green Bay, WI – Port of Green Bay
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Hamilton, ON – Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority
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