Sturgeon Bay Activity

[Guest]

PRT scheduled to go into graving dock Sunday a.m.

[Matt K]

The Paul R Tregurtha is going into the large graving dock Monday for its repairs.

[Bob+]

Friday morning,the Blough was removed from the graving dock and was tied up on the face dock. I believe the Pierson will be the next boat to go into the graving dock.

[Bob+]

The Robert Pierson arrived in Sturgeon Bay and was off of Bay Ship at 0900hrs. The Kuber was moved from the berth and was left out in the ice while the Pierson was backed into berth 9 stern first with the assistance of the Selvick tugs.

[Bob+]

The tug Michigan and barge Great Lakes left Bay Ship and headed out toward Lake Michigan and it appeared after clearing the Oregon St bridge the tug got stuck in the ice trying to make the turn in the channel. The Michigan was assisted by the tug Barbara Andrie and it appeared the tug was having a little problem with the ice. The Mobile Bay broke away from the dock and assisted the Michigan and then cleared a path to Lake Michigan.

[Bob+]

The tug Michigan and barge MIchigan arrived of Bay Ship around 1600hrs. It was escorted by the tug Barbara Andrie along with the USCG Mobile Bay. The Mobile Bay continued to her dock.

[Denny]

I second your comments Bilge Rat and agree as well it is indeed a plus to have someone special in Sturgeon Bay covering the news and ship arrivals for the winter along with drydockings and their departures in the Spring and other times during the course of the year when they are in for repairs. Thanks for all you do for us Bob as we here at boatnerd appreciate your time, loyalty along with your dedication. It is because of people like you and other that help make this site what it is today. 3 Long and 2 Short to you Bob and thanks again. Keep up the reports and the good work you do also.

[Bilge Rat]

Thanks Bob+, Its Very nice to have a scout in Sturgeon bay!

[Bob+]

The PRT cleared the down bridges around 0750hrs and will be tied up on berth 15.

[Guest]

PRT will be inbound Sturgeon Bay Canal around daylight.

[LakeWatcher]

I know I’ve asked already, but the PRT is Northbound for Sturgeon Bay for layup. Is therr any indication on whether she will take the canal or go around? Would love to have a chance to see her in the canal this evening, but its almost a 2 hour drive I dont want to make if I’m not sure...

[Denny]

Two other places I’m sure as to where some of the ASC boats may end up laying up at is Toledo and possibly Milwaukee. Toledo in the past has always had a few ASC boats layup there including one or two of their 1,000 footers. In the past, Milwaukee has had one or two ASC footers as well layup there. A new port Huron, Ohio has been the site of ASC ships laying up there as well. We all know that the Adam E. Cornelius laid up there a few years ago. The John J. Boland and Sam Laud both laid up in Huron in the past so it will be interesting to see if anything lays up in Huron this winter. Hope that this information has helped you all out!

[Guest]

St. Clair will be in Erie for drydocking.

[Duluthian]

Pretty odd not to see any ASC boats other than the American Courage on that list.

After DonJon did such a good job on the Indiana Harbor’s emergency repairs this year, maybe ASC will have a few boats laying up in Erie. Otherwise, it seems likely that quite a few ASC boats will be laying in Superior for winter maintenance at Fraser. Does anyone else know where ASC boats might be laid up?

[Guest]

Pretty odd not to see any ASC boats other than the American Courage on that list.

[garbear]

I see the PRT is due tommorow. Is there any indication if she will use the canal, or go around into the bay?

She won't arrive tomorrow. She's still loading pellets in Two Harbors as of 11:30 a.m. 12/28. Probably be at least 4 days before she gets there.

[Guest]

I see the PRT is due tommorow. Is there any indication if she will use the canal, or go around into the bay?

PRT won't be there tomorrow. It is currently loading in Two Harbors. Those dates are merely estimates and not very accurate.

[LakeWatcher]

I see the PRT is due tommorow. Is there any indication if she will use the canal, or go around into the bay?

[Bob+]

Bay Ship picks the smaller boats with a crane or they use the gantry crane to lift them out of the water. Also, the Bough is in for a five year and a new paint job.

[Mr Link]

So how does Bay Shipbuilding get those small Chicago tour boats out of the water and into the buildings? Crane lift? Small floating drydock and a traveler? Or do they have a Marine Travel Lift now?

Thanks.