An evening shot of “vintage iron”: the Lee A. Tregurtha (left) and John G. Munson take on their respective loads of ore at the LS&I dock in Marquette, Michigan’s upper harbor, 25 April, 2026. Photo by Ben Rzonca
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“Both of these veteran lakers have a rich history dating back to the 1940s (WWII Pacific & European theater) for the Tregurtha and 1950s for the Munson.” - Ben Rzonca

Double departure under the the aerial lift bridge in Duluth: the American Mariner leads the way with wheat loaded for Buffalo followed by the John G. Munson headed to Marquette to load ore, 23 April, 2026. Photo by David Schauer.
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“The Munson's master salute, parroted by the bridge, was a great way to close out a productive day of maritime photography.” - David Schauer

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Passing The Los Angeles Harbor Light At Dawn

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Ship and Bridge

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The Mark W. Barker makes a rare stop in Duluth arriving with salt for the Envirotech-Hallett Dock 8, 11 April, 2026. Photo by Gus Schauer.
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“After unloading, the newest U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier (2022) went out into the lake to wait for fleetmate Oberstar to clear Canadian National Dock 6.” - David Schauer

Seriously. For a “boat nerd” like me, sitting in my riverside backyard watching the freighters go by wouldn’t suck and then there’s the Otis Redding: the Indiana Harbor on the St. Clair River in Michigan, 10 April, 2026. Photo by Georgia Closs-Burns.
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