- Scenes along the Detroit River
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Harvest Spirit aground, blocking Livingstone Channel
The Harvest Spirit (2012 build), formerly known as the Julian, suffered propulsion failure while downbound in the Livingstone Channel, early on Dec 2nd, 2020. U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Jeremiah Schiessel said the service received reports of the ship running aground at about 6:40 a.m. "They apparently experienced some sort of …
The Harvest Spirit (2012 build), formerly known as the Julian, suffered propulsion failure while downbound in the Livingstone Channel, early on Dec 2nd, 2020. U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Jeremiah Schiessel …
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Passenger Ferry Steamer Promise
Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 4 Aug 1892, opposite p. 10 Built by the DETROIT DRY DOCK COMPANY. PASSENGER FERRY STEAMER PROMISE. Supplement to MARINE REVIEW, Cleveland, O.
Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 4 Aug 1892, opposite p. 10 Built by the DETROIT DRY DOCK COMPANY. PASSENGER FERRY STEAMER PROMISE. Supplement to MARINE REVIEW, Cleveland, O.
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- Coming in off the lake
The freighter CSL Assiniboine coming in off Lake Erie, escorted by the USCG Morro Bay on ice breaking duty. Just passing the Detroit River Light.
The freighter CSL Assiniboine coming in off Lake Erie, escorted by the USCG Morro Bay on ice breaking duty. Just passing the Detroit River Light.
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit River, from Windsor in February
Digital photograph of the frozen Detroit River looking from Windsor across to the Renaissance Center.
Digital photograph of the frozen Detroit River looking from Windsor across to the Renaissance Center.
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- Ferries between Windsor, Canada & Detroit, U.S.A
Coloured postcard of the Detroit river ferry steamboats VICTORIA and PROMISE, with a small inset of the railroad car ferries.
Coloured postcard of the Detroit river ferry steamboats VICTORIA and PROMISE, with a small inset of the railroad car ferries.
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- "Great Western", Windsor, Canada
Coloured postcard of the Grand Trunk Railway ferry GREAT WESTERN on the Detroit River between Windsor and Detroit.
Coloured postcard of the Grand Trunk Railway ferry GREAT WESTERN on the Detroit River between Windsor and Detroit.
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- CCGS SAMUEL RISLEY; stationed for icebreaking at Windsor
Built in 1985, the CCGS Samuel Risley does icebreaking duties and buoy tending. Her home port is Parry Sound, ON. During the last week of December, 2010 the Risley has been stationed out of Dieppe (Windsor waterfront, ON), monitoring the Detroit River for the amount of ice coming in off …
Built in 1985, the CCGS Samuel Risley does icebreaking duties and buoy tending. Her home port is Parry Sound, ON. During the last week of December, 2010 the Risley has …
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Jana Desgagnes (tanker)
Digital photograph of the tanker Jana Desgagnes, downbound in the Detroit River passing the Maccoa which is anchored off the foot of Belle Isle.
Digital photograph of the tanker Jana Desgagnes, downbound in the Detroit River passing the Maccoa which is anchored off the foot of Belle Isle.
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Algoma Spirit and Herbert C Jackson
Algoma Spirit ( 1986), 729 feet long, 79 feet wide, capacity 34,380 tons Herbert C. Jackson (1959) 690 feet long 75feet wide capacity 24,800 tons
Algoma Spirit ( 1986), 729 feet long, 79 feet wide, capacity 34,380 tons Herbert C. Jackson (1959) 690 feet long 75feet wide capacity 24,800 tons
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- Herbert C Jackson, bow
Digital photograph of the bow of the Herbert C Jackson (1959), upbound.
Digital photograph of the bow of the Herbert C Jackson (1959), upbound.
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Herbert C Jackson, upbound
Digital photograph of he Herbert C Jackson (1959), upbound, having just departed the Rouge River.
Digital photograph of he Herbert C Jackson (1959), upbound, having just departed the Rouge River.
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- Walter J McCarthy JR, upbound
Walter J. McCarthy Jr. (1977) - currently one of twelve 1000+ footers on the Lakes. With a capacity 78,850 tons, this boat currently has the highest cargo capacity on the Great Lakes.
Walter J. McCarthy Jr. (1977) - currently one of twelve 1000+ footers on the Lakes. With a capacity 78,850 tons, this boat currently has the highest cargo capacity on the …
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Walter J McCarthy JR, bow
Digital photograph of the Walter J McCarthy JR (1977), upbound in the Detroit River.
Digital photograph of the Walter J McCarthy JR (1977), upbound in the Detroit River.
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Algoma Montrealais on her final run
Digital photographs of the Algoma Montrealais, downbound on her final trip down the lakes and Seaway. Seen here on Dec 26th as she entered the head of the Detroit River and approached the William Livingstone Memorial Light on Belle Isle. The additional detail images show her progression around the Belle …
Digital photographs of the Algoma Montrealais, downbound on her final trip down the lakes and Seaway. Seen here on Dec 26th as she entered the head of the Detroit River …
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- Adrian Iselin
The George Hall Coal and Trading Company canaller ADRIAN ISELIN in the Detroit River immediately before her delivery voyage to Ogdensburg, NY. In the background to the right is the Hiram Walker distillery. Over her deck in the background are the twin spires of Holy Rosary Church, Walkerville, ON.
The George Hall Coal and Trading Company canaller ADRIAN ISELIN in the Detroit River immediately before her delivery voyage to Ogdensburg, NY. In the background to the right is the …
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit River, 1900
1873, Aids to Navigation corrected to 16 June 1900
1873, Aids to Navigation corrected to 16 June 1900
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- Detroit regatta
Lyman E. Stowe was listed at 121 Gratiot in Detroit in the directories from 1880-1883
Lyman E. Stowe was listed at 121 Gratiot in Detroit in the directories from 1880-1883
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Ferries on the Detroit River
Lyman E. Stowe was listed at 121 Gratiot in Detroit in the directories from 1880-1883
Lyman E. Stowe was listed at 121 Gratiot in Detroit in the directories from 1880-1883
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- Algoway under tow to scrap
Algoway begins trip to scrap yard - departed Goderich June 6th, 2018 to start the tow out for scrapping. Seen here, downbound in the Detroit River on the afternoon of June 7th with tugs Evans McKeil at bow and Cheyenne at stern for steering assist.
Algoway begins trip to scrap yard - departed Goderich June 6th, 2018 to start the tow out for scrapping. Seen here, downbound in the Detroit River on the afternoon of …
Maritime History of the Great Lakes