3 ships anchored off Saugatuck MI

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Re: 3 ships anchored off Saugatuck MI

by garbear » October 3, 2015, 10:20 am

The problem with Gary harbor is there is only one breakwall and it leaves entering or leaving almost impossible with a NE wind. When I was on the Clarke in the 70s we had to stop unloading under the huletts because of the wave surges that were running the length of the slip. Also, one time in November we had finished unloading and had made it out of the slip, but the boat wouldn't come around because of the wind, so we had to go back in and tie up until the wind subsided.

Re: 3 ships anchored off Saugatuck MI

by Guest » October 3, 2015, 9:33 am

Most likely waiting for the wind to die down before they proceed to their destinations at the bottom of Lake Michigan. Saugatuck is close to Gary, Burns Harbor and Buffington (their destinations) and, apparently, offers enough shelter from the northeast wind we're getting. Strong winds can make it hazardous to enter a port so vessels often will anchor until the wind eases.

3 ships anchored off Saugatuck MI

by run8ed » October 3, 2015, 9:17 am

Philip R Clarke, Cason J Calloway, and Burns Harbor are all currently anchored off Saugatuck MI. Wondering if anyone could say why they are anchored and why off Saugatuck?

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