It took her 50 minutes to go from the Duluth piers to her berth at the Port Terminal. Watch 17 minutes of that trip here; not overly exciting, a little slow but what do you expect from 1,000 feet of Great Lakes freighter at the end of a long season.
The American Spirit arrived in the Duluth ship canal about 10:30 on Saturday morning, January 7, 2012, for winter layup. Below, about a half hour later, she is moving into the berth at Garfield C.
Listen to the Bridge announcement and then the American Spirit whistle and bridge response.
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There she is. I spent a lot of my blood sweat and tears welding on her. The picture make her look glamorous tho, glad to have her back. Now on to the port side ballest repair. Thanx for the pics to add to my collection. Let’s hear it for the unknown Shipyard workers.!!
Fantastic footage. A different view point from the other side of the pier. I thought she was going to run into the end of the pier until I saw the ship going straight. It was like being there in person. Who cares that it took so long.
Ken,
I just watched the video two times in a row! Awesome, just awesome! When I need my boat fix this winter I know where I will go. Straight to this video! I bet the crew is glad to be at the end of the season. Thanks for the wonderful sights and sounds of the boats!
Rita from Zeeland MI
Sad to see the ships arrive for layup. But March will come. Just wish it was sooner.
Hi Ken,
Thanks for the pictures and whistle and bridge announcement. Sure makes me wish I was in Duluth to watch in person. American Spirit is a favorite of mine and I only saw her a couple of times this year. Wow, layup already. Oh well, March is coming! I will replay all the whistles this winter while I am waiting.
Rita from Zeeland MI
good pictures…thanks, ken!