Saginaw River Passage - July 4, 2026: American Courage & Herbert C. Jackson

These are the last of my unposted photos from July 4th on the Saginaw River, featuring American Courage, Herbert C. Jackson, Gregory J Busch, and Barbara Merry Busch.  American Courage was outbound while HCJ was unloading at the Burroughs North/GM Dock in Saginaw.  The Busch tugs are tied up at their home dock in Carrollton.  Photos taken on July 4, 2026

St. Clair River - June 28, 2026: Sunrise at the Blue Water Bridges

The morning of the last day of our camping trip, I set my alarm to be up and in Port Huron before the sunrise. I wanted to catch the sun coming up at the Blue Water Bridges, but as a bonus, I was able to catch the pilot boat, Huron Pride headed out into the lake, under the bridge, to exchange pilots on BBC Singapore as well. Photos taken 6/28/26

St. Clair River - June 27, 2026: Kamenitza

I think between Noon and 2pm this time of year in Port Huron is absolute the worst time of day the take photographs.  The bright lighting on a sunny day is brutal!  Nevertheless, I battled on and got photos of Kamenitza downbound at the Blue Water Bridges on June 27, 2026.  She is another vessel I had not seen before.

Saginaw River Passage - July 6, 2026: Candace Elise/Robert F. Deegan

The tug Candace Elise, and her tank barge Robert F. Deegan, arrived on the Saginaw River early Monday morning, calling on the Port Fisher Terminals Dock in Bay City.  The pair unloaded for Occidental Chemical.  Photos Taken 7/6/26

Saginaw River Passage - July 4, 2026: American Courage & Olive L. Moore/Menominee

American Courage outbound on the Saginaw River, passing her fleet mate, Olive L. Moore/Menominee at the Burroughs North/Zilwaukee Dock on July 4th, 2026.