What to my wondering eyes...

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Bookworm

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Two mornings' worth of traffic on the St. Clair River. Too dark to photograph American Century as I watched her make the return trip to Superior last night, but was delighted with the salute she gave!
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The stern of American Mariner (Calcite) is a study in geometric forms.
The stern of American Mariner (Calcite) is a study in geometric forms.
Saltie Barnacle (Montreal) entering the big curve above Marysville.
Saltie Barnacle (Montreal) entering the big curve above Marysville.
John J. Boland (Stoneport) passing Stag Island.
John J. Boland (Stoneport) passing Stag Island.
Skies were clear when I arrived at the river this morning, but rain clouds quickly moved down from the NW creating a bold backdrop for sun-bathed Chemical Valley.
Skies were clear when I arrived at the river this morning, but rain clouds quickly moved down from the NW creating a bold backdrop for sun-bathed Chemical Valley.
The Hon. Paul J. Martin (Quebec) staying ahead of fast moving rains.
The Hon. Paul J. Martin (Quebec) staying ahead of fast moving rains.
Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder (Superior) quickly disappeared into a curtain of torrential rain.
Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder (Superior) quickly disappeared into a curtain of torrential rain.
Defiance/Ashtabula (Calcite) entering Chemical Valley between downpours.
Defiance/Ashtabula (Calcite) entering Chemical Valley between downpours.
Clyde S. VanEnkevort/Erie Trader (Silver Bay) as seen through a rain squall above Stag Island.
Clyde S. VanEnkevort/Erie Trader (Silver Bay) as seen through a rain squall above Stag Island.
Bookworm

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Very much typical October weather today with thunderstorms, heavy rains, & strong winds overnight and occasional showers all day.
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Great Republic (Stoneport)
Great Republic (Stoneport)
CSL Welland (Two Harbors).
CSL Welland (Two Harbors).
Kaye E. Barker (unspecified destination).
Kaye E. Barker (unspecified destination).
Federal Yoshino (Sarnia).
Federal Yoshino (Sarnia).
LeChamplain (Mackinac Island).
LeChamplain (Mackinac Island).
Bookworm

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One of those, "If you don't like the weather now..." days along the St. Clair River with clouds, fog, drizzle, rain, clouds, peeks of sun, and more clouds!
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Lee A. Tregurtha (Port Inland) after overtaking and passing Olive L. Moore (Stoneport) between St. Clair and Marysville.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Port Inland) after overtaking and passing Olive L. Moore (Stoneport) between St. Clair and Marysville.
Algoma Enterprise moving slowly up river with a destination of Superior.
Algoma Enterprise moving slowly up river with a destination of Superior.
CCG Limnos down-bound to Amherstburg.
CCG Limnos down-bound to Amherstburg.
CCG Limnos stern view, including a couple of bicycles.
CCG Limnos stern view, including a couple of bicycles.
Colorful BBC Louise (Montreal) breaking the monotony of a cloudy day.
Colorful BBC Louise (Montreal) breaking the monotony of a cloudy day.
Bookworm

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Two days worth of photos fro the St. Clair River.
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First ship in daylight hours was Algoma Spirit, pushing on to Thunder Bay.
First ship in daylight hours was Algoma Spirit, pushing on to Thunder Bay.
Cruise ship Hamburg (formerly Christopher Columbus) passing Marine City in early morning light.
Cruise ship Hamburg (formerly Christopher Columbus) passing Marine City in early morning light.
A few passengers were strolling the upper deck as Hamburg continued on her way to Toronto.
A few passengers were strolling the upper deck as Hamburg continued on her way to Toronto.
Algoma Harvester (Baie Como) on slightly choppy waters.
Algoma Harvester (Baie Como) on slightly choppy waters.
Skies brighten momentarily for Saltie Federal Ems (Montreal).
Skies brighten momentarily for Saltie Federal Ems (Montreal).
Tanker Cape Dawson (Montreal) passing Mariner Park, at Marine City.
Tanker Cape Dawson (Montreal) passing Mariner Park, at Marine City.
Tanker Algonorth moving slowly toward one of the Sarnia fuel docks as a light rain begins falling.
Tanker Algonorth moving slowly toward one of the Sarnia fuel docks as a light rain begins falling.
Bookworm

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A brisk wind from the SE added chop to the water, but didn't slow the traffic.
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The sun was barely up but Manitowoc had about finished discharging her load at the Bluewater Aggregates facility in Marysville.
The sun was barely up but Manitowoc had about finished discharging her load at the Bluewater Aggregates facility in Marysville.
Tanker Bro Anna making her way to one of the Sarnia Fuel Docks.
Tanker Bro Anna making her way to one of the Sarnia Fuel Docks.
Watching tug Manitou and her barge plowing through the waves was delightful!
Watching tug Manitou and her barge plowing through the waves was delightful!
This was my first time to see the saltie Coe Leni (Hamilton).
This was my first time to see the saltie Coe Leni (Hamilton).
Lunchtime found Kaministiqua down-bound to Sorel.
Lunchtime found Kaministiqua down-bound to Sorel.
Bookworm

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Light activity on the St. Clair today. All the action is at the Soo!
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Tug Manitou approaching her dock.
Tug Manitou approaching her dock.
Manitou quickly picks up her work barge and heads back up river to continue dredging operations.
Manitou quickly picks up her work barge and heads back up river to continue dredging operations.
H. Lee White (Calcite) following in Manitou's wake.
H. Lee White (Calcite) following in Manitou's wake.
Classic Alpena down-bound to Detroit, at suppertime.
Classic Alpena down-bound to Detroit, at suppertime.
This cormorant claimed this light fixture as its river lookout but there were plenty of others on surrounding lights.
This cormorant claimed this light fixture as its river lookout but there were plenty of others on surrounding lights.
garbear

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The lower pilothouse does have the look of a laker pilothouse.
Bookworm

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garbear wrote:The Defiance has always been a tug. Here's some info for you.

https://gltugs.wordpress.com/defiance/
Very informative, thanks garbear. What I thought I was seeing must just be a matter of perspective or a misconception.
garbear

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The Defiance has always been a tug. Here's some info for you.

https://gltugs.wordpress.com/defiance/
Bookworm

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Saw a lot of ship traffic and met some delightful people along the way today.
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The Honorable James L. Oberstar (Marquette) passing Stag Island under threatening skies.
The Honorable James L. Oberstar (Marquette) passing Stag Island under threatening skies.
Tug Thomas Morrish has been dredging areas of the St. Clair River. They've been moored at Marysville since sometime in the afternoon.
Tug Thomas Morrish has been dredging areas of the St. Clair River. They've been moored at Marysville since sometime in the afternoon.
Federal Beaufort (Superior) adds her own splash of color as skies begin clearing.
Federal Beaufort (Superior) adds her own splash of color as skies begin clearing.
It isn't often I can get the full length of a footer, but did with this photo of "Mr. B." up-bound to Two Harbors.
It isn't often I can get the full length of a footer, but did with this photo of "Mr. B." up-bound to Two Harbors.
I was deep in conversation but Calumet (Calcite) got my attention when she sounded a salute down river from my position.
I was deep in conversation but Calumet (Calcite) got my attention when she sounded a salute down river from my position.
Tug Defiance and barge Ashtabula down-bound to Toledo.
Tug Defiance and barge Ashtabula down-bound to Toledo.
Is that a classic pilot house at the base of the tower? If so, what ship did it come from?
Is that a classic pilot house at the base of the tower? If so, what ship did it come from?
Atlantic Huron (Thunder Bay) passing Stag Island at noon.
Atlantic Huron (Thunder Bay) passing Stag Island at noon.
Arthur M. Anderson (Detroit) south of Algonac State Park.
Arthur M. Anderson (Detroit) south of Algonac State Park.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) in late afternoon.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) in late afternoon.
Tug Manitou making good speed down-bound to an unspecified destination.
Tug Manitou making good speed down-bound to an unspecified destination.
Tanker Gaia Desgagnes at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock as the setting sun illuminates the facility.
Tanker Gaia Desgagnes at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock as the setting sun illuminates the facility.
Bookworm

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Busy weekend for me, but managed to be there to see these three.
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After unloading at Bluewater Aggregates, in Marysville, Saginaw (Detroit) approaches the River Crab/Bluewater Inn.
After unloading at Bluewater Aggregates, in Marysville, Saginaw (Detroit) approaches the River Crab/Bluewater Inn.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Silver Bay to Toledo) on a dreary Sunday morning.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Silver Bay to Toledo) on a dreary Sunday morning.
Paul R. Tregurtha (Superior) and Lee A. Tregurtha exchanged salutes as they met at Stag Island.
Paul R. Tregurtha (Superior) and Lee A. Tregurtha exchanged salutes as they met at Stag Island.
Bookworm

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Its one thing to look across the river to the Corunna or Sarnia Fuel Docks, and quite another to see a freighter close-up, being fueled from a barge as I did this morning at Marine City.
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Fuel barge along side of Great Republic (bow view).
Fuel barge along side of Great Republic (bow view).
Freighter Great Republic and tug Patricia Hoey (stern view).
Freighter Great Republic and tug Patricia Hoey (stern view).
Discharging her load.
Discharging her load.
Bookworm

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Very unusual day. The one ship I made a special trip to the river for simply did not photograph well in the morning light, but plenty of traffic made up for my disappointment -- and I got a good shot in the late afternoon.
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Algoma Guardian (Two Harbors) slowly passing the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Algoma Guardian (Two Harbors) slowly passing the Corunna Fuel Dock.
The ultra-modern passenger liner Le Champlain approaches Marysville, stopping traffic all along River Road.  Camera buffs swarmed to the river for their best shot. Her AIS destination is "Flowerpot" perhaps a code name?
The ultra-modern passenger liner Le Champlain approaches Marysville, stopping traffic all along River Road. Camera buffs swarmed to the river for their best shot. Her AIS destination is "Flowerpot" perhaps a code name?
Sure hope the crew of Calumet has a better idea of where they're heading than is showing on AIS.
Sure hope the crew of Calumet has a better idea of where they're heading than is showing on AIS.
Tanker Algonova down-bound to an unspecified destination.
Tanker Algonova down-bound to an unspecified destination.
Manitoulin (Soo) showing incredible detail in this stern shot.
Manitoulin (Soo) showing incredible detail in this stern shot.
Tim S. Dool (Thunder Bay) spent most of the day at the Corunna Fuel Dock. When  I saw her for the first time (2008 Opening Day at the Soo) she was known as the Algoville.
Tim S. Dool (Thunder Bay) spent most of the day at the Corunna Fuel Dock. When I saw her for the first time (2008 Opening Day at the Soo) she was known as the Algoville.
Bookworm

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A murky and increasingly windy day along the St. Clair River brought these vessels past my camera.
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Late Saturday afternoon and Amstelborg (Thunder Bay) sounded a salute as she approached The Junction Buoy.
Late Saturday afternoon and Amstelborg (Thunder Bay) sounded a salute as she approached The Junction Buoy.
Bluewater Bridges straight ahead for the Great Republic, with Windsor as her destination.
Bluewater Bridges straight ahead for the Great Republic, with Windsor as her destination.
Roger Blough (Two Harbors) pushing through the water at Marysville.
Roger Blough (Two Harbors) pushing through the water at Marysville.
What a contrast in both their sizes and horn output of these two workhorses!
What a contrast in both their sizes and horn output of these two workhorses!
The joke was on me! I didn't know they were coming to Marysville Aggregates, until I was editing today's photos!
The joke was on me! I didn't know they were coming to Marysville Aggregates, until I was editing today's photos!
New tug Laura VanEnkevort pushing tug Joseph H. Thompson down-bound to Lorain, OH.
New tug Laura VanEnkevort pushing tug Joseph H. Thompson down-bound to Lorain, OH.
Check her out!
Check her out!
Bookworm

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A fairly busy morning on the St. Clair -- and I wasn't able to photograph each passing ship.
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Monarch butterflies are migrating! I see them along the river, crossing over highway traffic (sometimes flying too low for their safety) and even in my yard. Many were drawn to the wildflowers along the Marysville river walk. Yes, this has to do with GL Shipping. In the past, a good number of vessels were named "Monarch!"
Monarch butterflies are migrating! I see them along the river, crossing over highway traffic (sometimes flying too low for their safety) and even in my yard. Many were drawn to the wildflowers along the Marysville river walk. Yes, this has to do with GL Shipping. In the past, a good number of vessels were named "Monarch!"
An 8 am salute at Marysville means one of three ships -- and this is one of them!
An 8 am salute at Marysville means one of three ships -- and this is one of them!
Paul R. Tregurtha (St. Clair Power Plant)  stern view.
Paul R. Tregurtha (St. Clair Power Plant) stern view.
Algoma Strongfield (Two Harbors) slowing to fuel up for the long trip.
Algoma Strongfield (Two Harbors) slowing to fuel up for the long trip.
Algoma Strongfield at the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Algoma Strongfield at the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Kay E. Barker (AK/Rouge) leaves Chemical Valley behind.
Kay E. Barker (AK/Rouge) leaves Chemical Valley behind.
Clouds are building and a storm watch is in effect. Ms. B seems to encounter frequent rain or storms her past few trips!
Clouds are building and a storm watch is in effect. Ms. B seems to encounter frequent rain or storms her past few trips!
Tug Sharon M and barge Huron Spirit moving down-bound to Detroit.
Tug Sharon M and barge Huron Spirit moving down-bound to Detroit.
Arthur M. Anderson at Stag Island, but has no current destination posted.
Arthur M. Anderson at Stag Island, but has no current destination posted.
Noontime adventure on the Duc D'Orleans II.
Noontime adventure on the Duc D'Orleans II.
The stalwart Herbert C. Jackson (Cleveland) passing the Marysville boat launch.
The stalwart Herbert C. Jackson (Cleveland) passing the Marysville boat launch.
A favorite of many, Alpena is gracefully moving up river on her way to Alpena.
A favorite of many, Alpena is gracefully moving up river on her way to Alpena.
Colorful Federal Rhine (Montreal) before a new series of storms moved in.
Colorful Federal Rhine (Montreal) before a new series of storms moved in.
Bookworm

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Sightings from the past three days. As the old saying puts it, "My get-up-and-go has got up and gone!" Just blahs and allergies combined, but nothing terminal. I am constantly reminded how blessed I truly am, and living close to the river where I can watch and photograph the passing ships is a major blessing!
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Sunny skies gave way to light rain as Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) entered Lake Huron early Sunday afternoon.
Sunny skies gave way to light rain as Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) entered Lake Huron early Sunday afternoon.
Mesabi Miner (Two Harbors) passing Stag Island late Sunday afternoon.
Mesabi Miner (Two Harbors) passing Stag Island late Sunday afternoon.
American Spirit (Silver Bay) on Monday afternoon.
American Spirit (Silver Bay) on Monday afternoon.
Tug Michigan with her fuel barge Great Lakes on their way to Chicago mid-morning Tuesday.
Tug Michigan with her fuel barge Great Lakes on their way to Chicago mid-morning Tuesday.
Algoma Compass (Meldrum Bay) is remembered by many as the Adam E. Cornelius and also as Roger Kyes.
Algoma Compass (Meldrum Bay) is remembered by many as the Adam E. Cornelius and also as Roger Kyes.
American Courage up-bound to Drummond Island.
American Courage up-bound to Drummond Island.
Honorable James L. Oberstar (Marquette) is just a well defined silhouette against a steady afternoon rain.
Honorable James L. Oberstar (Marquette) is just a well defined silhouette against a steady afternoon rain.
John G. Munson (Port Dolomite)
John G. Munson (Port Dolomite)
The rain had tapered off as Ojibway (Sorel, Ontario, Canada) passed Marysville.
The rain had tapered off as Ojibway (Sorel, Ontario, Canada) passed Marysville.
I chuckle every time I see Defiance & Ashtabula (Cleveland this trip) approaching head-on. It looks like she has her hands in the air and is yelling, "Wait! Don't shoot!"
I chuckle every time I see Defiance & Ashtabula (Cleveland this trip) approaching head-on. It looks like she has her hands in the air and is yelling, "Wait! Don't shoot!"
Aside from their shirts, these guys aren't easily recognizable as they work on deck.
Aside from their shirts, these guys aren't easily recognizable as they work on deck.
Paul A
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That's quite a parade! Thanks for sharing. Sounds like we won't see the Junior pushing the Joe Thompson much longer.
Bookworm

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A nearly steady flow of traffic on the St. Clair River today, and I got only a few of them -- the last six within 30 minutes, and staying in one place!
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The classic CSL Frontenac (Nanticoke) started my day as she left Chemical Valley behind.
The classic CSL Frontenac (Nanticoke) started my day as she left Chemical Valley behind.
Tanker Algonova in Sarnia Harbor.
Tanker Algonova in Sarnia Harbor.
Tanker Algoterra at Sarnia Harbor.
Tanker Algoterra at Sarnia Harbor.
Several shutterbugs were entertained watching Lee A. Tregurtha (AK/Rouge) overtake and pass Olive Moore above Marysville.
Several shutterbugs were entertained watching Lee A. Tregurtha (AK/Rouge) overtake and pass Olive Moore above Marysville.
Tug Olive Moore & her barge Menominee (Monroe, MI) along the Marysville Riverwalk. I can hear her throbbing engines at my house -- 1/2-mile from the river!
Tug Olive Moore & her barge Menominee (Monroe, MI) along the Marysville Riverwalk. I can hear her throbbing engines at my house -- 1/2-mile from the river!
It was at least five years ago that I last saw the saltie Fortunagracht (Montreal). She had already passed all my local vantage points, so drove to  at St. Clair to photograph her.
It was at least five years ago that I last saw the saltie Fortunagracht (Montreal). She had already passed all my local vantage points, so drove to at St. Clair to photograph her.
Thompson & Thompson (Toledo) down-bound at Stag Island.
Thompson & Thompson (Toledo) down-bound at Stag Island.
CSL Tadoussac (Nanticoke) is another ship I've not seen in awhile.
CSL Tadoussac (Nanticoke) is another ship I've not seen in awhile.
Tug Victory and barge Maumee (Toledo) sounded a salute as they neared Stag Island.
Tug Victory and barge Maumee (Toledo) sounded a salute as they neared Stag Island.
BBC Russia (Superior) with a cargo of windmill blades.
BBC Russia (Superior) with a cargo of windmill blades.
Federal Nakagawa (Montreal) reflects the late afternoon sun.
Federal Nakagawa (Montreal) reflects the late afternoon sun.
Bookworm

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Although there was plenty of traffic on the river yesterday, two freighters and a tanker were my "take" for the day!
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A bit of chop on Lake Huron as Lee A. Tregurtha (AK/Rouge) appears at dusk.
A bit of chop on Lake Huron as Lee A. Tregurtha (AK/Rouge) appears at dusk.
Tanker Erria Swan at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Tanker Erria Swan at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
It was just past good lighting for this shot -- and Saginaw (Soo) was going at a fair clip -- but the lights and flares of Chemical Valley add drama to the photo.
It was just past good lighting for this shot -- and Saginaw (Soo) was going at a fair clip -- but the lights and flares of Chemical Valley add drama to the photo.
Bookworm

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Caught these on a dreary, day with light rain.
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Tanker Bro Alma at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Tanker Bro Alma at the lower Sarnia Fuel Dock.
AIS showed her at Marysville, but before I even pulled out of the drive, she was well up river, on her way to Calcite!
AIS showed her at Marysville, but before I even pulled out of the drive, she was well up river, on her way to Calcite!
Arthur M. Anderson (Ashtabula) down-bound leaving Chemical Valley.
Arthur M. Anderson (Ashtabula) down-bound leaving Chemical Valley.
Walking back to the car, I heard laughter, turned around, and discovered these guys enjoying their ride.
Walking back to the car, I heard laughter, turned around, and discovered these guys enjoying their ride.
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