We were just up in Sturgeon Bay at Bay Ship and saw all the ships in layup there. When I was out photographing them, I noticed that the Misabe Miner and the Paul R. Tregurtha were sitting out crosswise in front of the other ships. First of all it that because of their size or is it just due to the fact that they are waiting their turn?
Secondly, they appear to be raised up out of the water, is that because they have no cargo on them or is that to prevent them from damage due to freezing ice or even from getting stuck in the ice?
Lastly, are these two ships the same? I see they have Wilmington Del. on the back of both of them. Thanks for your answers to my questions. Lisa
Winter layovers
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Re: Winter layovers
when a boat is laid up for winter it is winterized like a summer cottage ie, pipes drained, galley cleaned out, etc. A shipkeeper is basically a watchman who may or may not stay onboard throughout layup but will check on the boat at regular intervals. Bear in mind there is generally no water, heat or electricity unless there is a shoreside power source.
Winter layovers
When a 'Laker' is laying over for the winter, are there personal that stay on board the vessel to make sure that pipes aren't freezing? Would that person be called a ship keeper?