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Bookworm

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Mother Nature "treated" the St. Clair River towns with sunshine, clouds, snow, and snow pellets in no particular order, all day! Ship traffic was minimal, but I photographed a few.
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Joyce VanEnkevort & Great Lakes Trader (Two Harbors) above Marysville.
Joyce VanEnkevort & Great Lakes Trader (Two Harbors) above Marysville.
American Century at the Corunna Fuel Dock.
American Century at the Corunna Fuel Dock.
John G. Munson (Fairport) in Chemical Valley.
John G. Munson (Fairport) in Chemical Valley.
Munson & American Century pass above Marysville.
Munson & American Century pass above Marysville.
Defiance (Toledo) silhouetted against a wintry sky.
Defiance (Toledo) silhouetted against a wintry sky.
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Bookworm

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The sun finally paid us a welcome visit, but a snappy wind kept the warmth away.
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Tanker Sarah Desgagnes at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Tanker Sarah Desgagnes at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Acadia Desgagnes (Thunder Bay) passes her docked fleet mate.
Acadia Desgagnes (Thunder Bay) passes her docked fleet mate.
USCG Hollyhock returning from duties on the lower river.
USCG Hollyhock returning from duties on the lower river.
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Bookworm

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Morning traffic on the St. Clair River interspersed with clouds and sun.
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Sam Laud (Cleveland) below Marysville.
Sam Laud (Cleveland) below Marysville.
Fleet mate H. Lee White (Gary, IN) at Stag Island.
Fleet mate H. Lee White (Gary, IN) at Stag Island.
Algoma Enterprise (Goderich) coming out of the big curve above Marysville.
Algoma Enterprise (Goderich) coming out of the big curve above Marysville.
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Bookworm

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Snow showers on-and-off through the day, but nothing measurable.
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CSL St. Laurent (Three Rivers) approaching the Bluewater Bridges.
CSL St. Laurent (Three Rivers) approaching the Bluewater Bridges.
Spotted from a small park above Port Huron.
Spotted from a small park above Port Huron.
Blair McKeil (Sorel) moving at good speed above Stag Island.
Blair McKeil (Sorel) moving at good speed above Stag Island.
Cuyahoga down-bound at Marine City. She had a big surprise for me...
Cuyahoga down-bound at Marine City. She had a big surprise for me...
As I watched, she turned, faced up-bound, and extended her boom at the Marine City aggregates facility.
As I watched, she turned, faced up-bound, and extended her boom at the Marine City aggregates facility.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) with a billowing plume, as she enters Marine City.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) with a billowing plume, as she enters Marine City.
She has strands of lights in various locations, as well as this tree, but the lights show up best at night, naturally!
She has strands of lights in various locations, as well as this tree, but the lights show up best at night, naturally!
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Bookworm

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Per the Port Report for December 2nd. Palmerton was renamed Caroline while in Sarnia. Her new name is visible in the posted photo.
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Bookworm

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St. Clair River traffic was minimal, but there were a few at dock along the way.
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This was my first sight of the morning. Three flaming towers and clouds of steam in Chemical Valley!
This was my first sight of the morning. Three flaming towers and clouds of steam in Chemical Valley!
Tanker Paul A. Desgagnes, with deck lights burning, at the lower Sarnia fuel dock.
Tanker Paul A. Desgagnes, with deck lights burning, at the lower Sarnia fuel dock.
Federal Biscay (Thunder Bay) peeking out from overhanging tree branches.
Federal Biscay (Thunder Bay) peeking out from overhanging tree branches.
Saltie Maccoa at the Sarnia Government Dock.
Saltie Maccoa at the Sarnia Government Dock.
Saltie Palmerton (registered in Antigua Barbuda) at the Sarnia Dock.
Saltie Palmerton (registered in Antigua Barbuda) at the Sarnia Dock.
Great Republic (Superior) with ever-present cloud formations, at Marysville.
Great Republic (Superior) with ever-present cloud formations, at Marysville.
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Bookworm

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DougL wrote:Thanks again Bookworm for posting all the pics! It was a pleasure to meet you in St Clair today as the Alpena passed by.
You're welcome, Doug. I'm always delighted to meet fellow Boatnerds. Oh, while I was waiting for American Integrity, my finely-tuned ears picked up the sound of Alpena's horn, down river. She could have been giving a regular salute...or a "five blast!"
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DougL

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Thanks again Bookworm for posting all the pics! It was a pleasure to meet you in St Clair today as the Alpena passed by.
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Bookworm

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Weather is cold but the winter storm system hasn't reached the St. Clair River yet.
In general, traffic is moving well, but a few vessels have already taken shelter in the Sarnia Anchorage.
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Tecumseh (Sorel) About to enter the big curve north of Marysville.
Tecumseh (Sorel) About to enter the big curve north of Marysville.
Conveniently (for me), Ostrander (Essexville) was up-bound at the same point!
Conveniently (for me), Ostrander (Essexville) was up-bound at the same point!
Cason J. Callaway (Two Harbors) approaching Marysville. One of the ships now at anchor.
Cason J. Callaway (Two Harbors) approaching Marysville. One of the ships now at anchor.
Classic Alpena (Detroit) adds her own color to the decorations at St. Clair.
Classic Alpena (Detroit) adds her own color to the decorations at St. Clair.
American Integrity (St. Clair Power Plant) is nearly at her destination.
American Integrity (St. Clair Power Plant) is nearly at her destination.
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Bookworm

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As I made my way to Thanksgiving dinner, a single ship moved up the St. Clair River and I wondered what they were enjoying for their Thanksgiving feast.
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Hon. James L. Oberstar carrying coal from Toledo to Manitowoc. For Badger's supply?
Hon. James L. Oberstar carrying coal from Toledo to Manitowoc. For Badger's supply?
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Bookworm

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Ed wrote:Happy Thanksgiving, Bookworm I really appreciate the time that you spend taking and posting your pictures throughout the year. As I live in Lorain, I don't get up to the River very often. I love the area and sure do miss it though. Again, thanks and have a nice holiday.

Ed
Lorain... Before moving to Marysville, I lived in Ashland and drove to Lorain to see Ryerson, when she made a rare trip there. The only time I have seen (and photographed) a ship being unloaded with clam shell buckets. No idea where those photos are now.
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Ed

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Happy Thanksgiving, Bookworm I really appreciate the time that you spend taking and posting your pictures throughout the year. As I live in Lorain, I don't get up to the River very often. I love the area and sure do miss it though. Again, thanks and have a nice holiday.

Ed
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Bookworm

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Depending on the curvature and wind direction, the St. Clair River was a "swell" place to be -- especially early this morning -- as rising winds whipped up whitecaps. Not so much in more protected places.
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Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) with a side wind, approaches the Marysville boat launch.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) with a side wind, approaches the Marysville boat launch.
Love the way her plume snakes and breaks up around her!
Love the way her plume snakes and breaks up around her!
Mississagi (Cedarville). By this time, a very strong wind was buffeting me, and even bracing myself against a tree, it was a real challenge to get a crisp image of her.
Mississagi (Cedarville). By this time, a very strong wind was buffeting me, and even bracing myself against a tree, it was a real challenge to get a crisp image of her.
Sloman Hera at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Sloman Hera at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Maria Desgagnes at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Maria Desgagnes at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Algoma Hansa at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Algoma Hansa at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Police boat apparently trying to outrun the wind!
Police boat apparently trying to outrun the wind!
Tanker barge Margaret with a new paint scheme.
Tanker barge Margaret with a new paint scheme.
Tug Albert looking sharp, at the Bean Dock, south of Port Huron.
Tug Albert looking sharp, at the Bean Dock, south of Port Huron.
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Bookworm

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To all of you who follow this thread, be blessed, be loving, be compassionate, and go safe in your travels this Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Howard Sprague

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What great photos there Bookworm. We too were out today for a while to see the river traffic, as the rest of the week looks very busy. We're baking the pies tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. Magruder's, and we're taking one to our neighbor that everyone calls "Uncle Brother" as we promised him one months ago. Then Thursday it will be Thanksgiving dinner and related celebrations at Mrs. Magruder's house. You have a Happy Thanksgiving Bookworm!
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Bookworm

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In between running errands this morning, I captured four ships transiting the St. Clair River.
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The awesome early morning "skyscape," was reflected in the water, and made a perfect backdrop as Lee A. Tregurtha (AK/Rouge) sailed past.
The awesome early morning "skyscape," was reflected in the water, and made a perfect backdrop as Lee A. Tregurtha (AK/Rouge) sailed past.
Arthur M. Anderson (Calcite), glides into a misty pool of sunlight at the River Crab.
Arthur M. Anderson (Calcite), glides into a misty pool of sunlight at the River Crab.
John D. Leitch still getting into position at the Corunna Fuel Dock.
John D. Leitch still getting into position at the Corunna Fuel Dock.
CSL St. Laurent (Thunder Bay) with her unique art work on the pilot house.
CSL St. Laurent (Thunder Bay) with her unique art work on the pilot house.
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Bookworm

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Back in the Boatnerd world again, and what a surprise I got when I arrived in Port Huron this afternoon!
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Although I spotted several ships at a distance along my route, they were too far out, and it was the day the Welland was closed a few hours.<br />This is a waterfall and train trestle on the Genessee River, in NY state.
Although I spotted several ships at a distance along my route, they were too far out, and it was the day the Welland was closed a few hours.
This is a waterfall and train trestle on the Genessee River, in NY state.
I hadn't checked AIS the whole way across Ontario so had no idea Str. Wilfred Sykes (Indiana Harbor) would be just above the Bluewater Bridges when I reached the Edison Parkway. Those who were already there were delighted with the salutes they heard at various places along the St. Clair River.
I hadn't checked AIS the whole way across Ontario so had no idea Str. Wilfred Sykes (Indiana Harbor) would be just above the Bluewater Bridges when I reached the Edison Parkway. Those who were already there were delighted with the salutes they heard at various places along the St. Clair River.
Str. Wilfred Sykes as seen from Lakeside Park.
Str. Wilfred Sykes as seen from Lakeside Park.
Wigeon (Thunder Bay) entering Lake Huron.
Wigeon (Thunder Bay) entering Lake Huron.
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Bookworm

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Wind is raging! Block and Sykes entered the St. Clair River after midnight.
I'm running away from home for a few days but should be back the first of next week.
May all ships and their crews go safe in the gales!
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Bookworm

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Just came back from watching Lee A Tregurtha (Ashtabula) as she passed Marysville. Saw what looked to be Christmas lights on the conveyor control cab. Sure wish I was able to take night pictures. Maybe one of her crew will post on the Interlake FB page.
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Bookworm

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A perfect day to be at the river! Not much freighter traffic but I saw a sailboat coming in off Lake Huron in late afternoon!
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Herbert C. Jackson (Cleveland) passing the Corunna Fuel Dock. (You can see Sarah Desgagnes' pilot house peeking out behind Jackson's pilot house).
Herbert C. Jackson (Cleveland) passing the Corunna Fuel Dock. (You can see Sarah Desgagnes' pilot house peeking out behind Jackson's pilot house).
Whitefish Bay (Thunder Bay) drew a few Boatnerds to watch her come up the St. Clair River and out onto Lake Huron.
Whitefish Bay (Thunder Bay) drew a few Boatnerds to watch her come up the St. Clair River and out onto Lake Huron.
Samuel de Champlain and Innovation (Detroit) sweep under the Bluewater Bridges as the setting sun nears the horizon.
Samuel de Champlain and Innovation (Detroit) sweep under the Bluewater Bridges as the setting sun nears the horizon.
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