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| This year, the Indiana Harbor came in for winter layup on December 27th. Last year it was in on January 9th. Yesterday, it departed Duluth (above) from its winter layup berth at the Port Terminal. That was later than most of the thousand footers and reflects the slow year that is expected loading both coal and iron ore pellets here. Some late repairs were needed on the boat causing the delay in the last several days. We still have four boats yet to leave for the season; the American Spirit (a thousand footer), St. Clair, Kaye E. Barker and American Victory. In most cases, a thousand footer is more efficient than the smaller boats. Shipping companies do not like to keep those boats in port. |
| *submitted to the Duluth News Tribune for publication on 04-17-2009 |
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