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The Buffalo had called Sector Soo Coast Guard around 6:30p on 12/27 to report smoke. They found no fire but smoke. USCG had them goto anchor. Buffalo's Capt reported she had no bow thrusters and requested Cuyahoga (who was also downbound behind) to check down to give Buffalo about a half hour lead ...

At the Soo right now. Just watch my 16th Boat of the day with 3 more to lock down. One coming up so might just make 20 in one day!!

This all because of the wind storm! Camping and 60 mph winds! But today made it worth it!

Ryerson!

AlgoLake

Sykes (Rocketship! right E.T.)

Hi Lisa!

You will love the Soo! There is nothing like it in the world! You will be standing right next to them as they make their way in and out of the locks. I have been going to the Soo for 20 years now and it still floors me to watch these huge things go in and out of the locks with easy! You ...

[quote="Boatkitten"] I wondered, Why did you daughter pick the Anderson as her favorite ship? Any particular reason, or just because?
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She knows the history of the Fitz, In fact she just completed a science project at her school on the Fitz. We had been to the Great Lakes Maritime Museum ...

Hi Kitten, My family and I go to Cedar Point 2 to 3 times a year. I can always count on seeing the Jackson coming in while we are there. I have several pics of them coming in taken from the park. I also occasionally see the Anderson (my 11 year old daughters favorite boat). My whole family are true ...

I usually figure around 23 to 24 hours from the Soo to Duluth. Here is a good link that will help you some!

http://www.boatnerd.com/facts-figures/t ... -lakes.htm