Check out this gorgeous salty, BBC Rio Grande. This German vessel currently arrived in Becancour from Lake Michigan to load for overseas. I got this shot as the Rio Grande passed in front of Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay.
Read the post...Saturday, June 6, 2009
Great to be back on the river and watch the lakers and salites. In all of our posts, you can click any image to enter the lightbox and view all images actual size.
Read the post...Friday, October 17, 2008
Probably less than a dozen times a summer, we see two lakers (or salties) pass each other in the main channel. Here are some photos of Canadian Miner and a CSL vessel.
Read the post...Sunday, July 27, 2008
This shows Quebecois, an Upper Lakes Group laker. This bulk carrier was cooling off the deck with a sprinkler system to protect against expansion.
Read the post...Tuesday, July 15, 2008
John B. Aird, a Canadian self unloader, built in 1983 recently passed through the channel. This Algoma laker was carrying iron ore from Quebec destined for Chicago.
Read the post...Sunday, June 22, 2008
Pineglen, passed by and looked magnificent. This 736' x 75' laker was built 1985, and was the last bulk carrier built for the great lakes in 1985
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
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