The Sabrina, the third saltwater ship of the season, came into port to load grain on Monday. While waiting at the Port Terminal for their dock to clear, a crew member working in a cargo hold fell and broke his ankle. The call went out to the Duluth Fire Department. Fire equipment operator Steve Gibson wheeled Tower No. 1 to the Port Terminal. (He is seen above in Tower No. 1 while at the fire station Wednesday.) The tower platform (upper left of … [Read more...] about Fire department to the rescue
Sabrina
Four ships on their way to the Twin Ports
It has been and probably will be a slow year for shipping in the Twin Ports, and in most ports around the world. We have yet to see a salt water ship this season, but we are about to see 4 of them, all of course coming full steam to win the first ship of the year contest. (Actually the person who guesses what time the first one arrives wins the prize.) The winning ship gets to be greeted by an assortment of port people who will present them with … [Read more...] about Four ships on their way to the Twin Ports
Sabrina nearing Duluth ship canal
Each of the last 3 days, the port has welcomed 3 salt water ships that have never been here before. Above, the salt water ship Sabrina came into port on Wednesday afternoon to load wheat for Lisbon, Portugal at CHS in Superior. The Gadwall came into port on Tuesday evening to load beet pulp pellets for Spain at General Mills in Superior. The Hong Hong flagged Gadwall was ending her maiden voyage. Early this morning, the Dutch flagged Umiavut was … [Read more...] about Sabrina nearing Duluth ship canal