Saginaw River Images: Saginaw River Update

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Saginaw River Update

With the departure of the Manistee on Decmber 14th, shipping on the Saginaw River could be finished for the season. I am still out there watching and listening for any traffic, and will report it here if it happens.

This winter off season, I am also planning on running some photos of historical vessel passages and do a feature on the docks of the upper Saginaw River. Last winter I did a feature of the docks of the lower river.

Anyway, lots to keep you interested during the winter.....

1 comment:

MikoyanDecember 21, 2011 at 9:09 PM
I'm looking forward to this. I really like your pictures.
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Following the boats of the Saginaw River and Great Lakes

Here is a little background on my history with the boats: I have been an avid photographer and follower of the big lake freighters that carry their cargoes between the ports of the Great Lakes. During that time, a number of my photos have been used by various shipping companies and in publications from the U.S. Coast Guard, Lake Carriers Association, the Marine Legal Review, and in the annual boatwatchers bible, "Know Your Ships". I also report news and vessel passage information from the Saginaw River to both Boatnerd.com and to the local newspaper, The Bay City Times, and have been fortunate enough to have had the honor of being aboard and taking a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter. I am also a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner, Captain and deckhand for the Bay City Boat Lines, and a Deckhand for Malcom Marine, Inc.

In this blog, you will see information on the vessels that ply the waters of the Saginaw River, photos, and vessel passage information. I hope that you will enjoy what is posted here.