We had a great weekend in Duluth. It started on Thursday, April 12, 2018 when the Federal Weser arrived at 9:46 in the evening. That exact day and time is important since it was the day and time that over 2,200 folks tried to guess and thus win the 2018 First Ship Contest (web pages for past first ships) sponsored by VisitDuluth and the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. Linda Hanby from Middleton, Wisconsin won the contest with a guess of … [Read more...] about Bad weather brings pretty pictures inside and out
Federal Weser
Federal Weser arrives with a splash
The Federal Weser blew into town on Monday afternoon, October 15, 2007 (above). Built in China in 2002, she is making her 6th visit to the Twin Ports, the last one in October, 2005. She is currently loading spring wheat, soy beans and flax for Antwerp, Belgium. If not delayed by weather, she will leave late tonight. Like many Fednav ships, the Federal Weser is named for a river, this one in West Germany. Also like many Fednav ships, she is … [Read more...] about Federal Weser arrives with a splash
Federal Weser
The Federal Weser was built in 2002 at Jingjiang, China as one of five sister ships, all bright red. She was here in May loading wheat and is back again, this time loading bentonite. She will depart for Italy later today. Photo taken May 14, 2003. *submitted to the Duluth News Tribune for publication on 10-09-2005 … [Read more...] about Federal Weser
Federal Weser will take grain out
The Federal Weser, built in China in 2002, should be departing Duluth today with a cargo of wheat and flax destined for Ghent, Belgium. She was here once last year and twice the year before. Like many Fedmar ships, the Federal Weser is named for a river, this one in West Germany. *submitted to the Duluth News Tribune for publication on 05-12-2005 … [Read more...] about Federal Weser will take grain out
Federal Weser is Cyprus flagged
The Federal Weser was here twice last year. She departed Duluth last May with a cargo of wheat for Spain. The Federal Weser was built in China in 2002 and is one of five sister ships. Photo taken May 14, 2003. *submitted to the Duluth News Tribune for publication on 05-19-2004 … [Read more...] about Federal Weser is Cyprus flagged