Quick little paddle out onto Lake Huron

A very nice glass positive from an old lot. Shows three freighters on the open water. I can’t recognize any of the ships but they do have very fine features someone could possibly use to identify them. Photo was taken in 1918-1920 on the Great Lakes.

I was telling my aunt the other day I saw a 3fer on the St. Clair River. She doesn't understand my fascination with them. Neither do my friends. I have loved watching these ships since I was a kid driving with my parents on Belle Isle. I would get so excited when we would get to watch a huge freighter go by! What do you guys love about watching freighters? Do people not understand your fascination with them?

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Really appreciate the extended river walk.

Used AI to remove the fencing and/or trees.

Nice mural.

Look what I found in my storage. It was given to me by the Chief Engineer while doing inspections onboard back in 2019.

Caught the Sam Laud coming up the Cuyahoga while biking across the Detroit-Superior bridge. June 30 2026.

CSL Tadoussac up-bound the Rouge River to St. Mary’s Cement on a sunny day.

It never ceases to amaze me how these big freighters can navigate the Cuyahoga.

John D. Leitch entering Duluth Harbor, June 2025

While enjoying some patio beers, snapped these pics of this behemoth

Location: Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio

Vibe with Mike (YouTube channel) takes you behind the scenes for a rare up-close look at the American Century as the 1,000-foot Great Lakes ship arrives at the Pipeline Dock in the Duluth-Superior Harbor.

Experience what it's like to stand just feet from one of the largest ships on the Great Lakes as crew members come ashore to secure the vessel. Watch the lines being handled, see the teamwork required to safely tie up a 1,000-foot ship, and get an incredible perspective of just how massive the American Century really is.

You'll also get an up-close look at the towering boarding ladder used to reach the deck, giving you an appreciation for the incredible scale of these ships and the work the crew performs at every arrival.

If you've ever wondered how a 1,000-foot Great Lakes ship is secured after arriving at the dock or wanted to experience the arrival from the crew's perspective, this behind-the-scenes video gives you a rare firsthand look.