Saginaw River Passage - September 19, 2026: Saginaw - Part 3

For the third and final installment of my chase of Saginaw up the Saginaw River, we find her at her destination, the Sargent Docks & Terminal in Zilwaukee, unloading her load of road salt from Goderich, ON.  Photos taken 9/19/26

Saginaw River Passage - September 19, 2026: Saginaw - Part 2

Part 2 of this series takes us from Essexville, up to Bay City, and features Saginaw upbound on the Saginaw River at the site of the Lafayette Bridge reconstruction project.  The demolition of the old bridge was started in late 2025 and the new bridge construction is underway.  There was a steady rain falling when I took these shots.  Photos taken 9/19/26

Saginaw River Passage - September 19, 2026: Saginaw - Part 1

Here is part on of a three-part series that had me chasing Saginaw up the Saginaw River from Essexville to Zilwaukee.  Saginaw is shown here passing Smith Park in Essexville, through the Lake State Railway Bridge, and approaching Independence Bridge in Bay City.  This was the second visit in a row for Saginaw with salt from Goderich, ON destined for the Sargent Docks & Terminal.  This trip also marked the 100th vessel to visit the Saginaw River for the 2026 season.  Photos taken 9/19/26.

Saginaw River Passage - September 19, 2026: Tug Edward H.

The tug Edward H. arrived on the Saginaw River on September 18th, tying up at the Port Fisher Terminals Dock in Bay City.  She arrived to pick up the Dean Marine & Excavating dredging equipment that used this summer dredging the entrance channel between the Front Range and the Confined Disposal Island.  These photos were taken on September 19th as Saginaw was passing by upbound.

Cuyahoga River Passage - September 17, 2026: Robert S. Pierson, Tugs Ohio, & Cleveland

For those who follow my page, you know the Saginaw River has a few tricky spots, plus four drawbridges and two train bridges.  The Cuyahoga River is next level however with extreme tight bends and 24 active road and rail bridges in the navigable lower industrial portion alone!  Ship handling here is incredible.  On a recent trip to Cleveland, I was able to catch the tugs Ohio & Cleveland assisting the Robert S. Pierson on the Cuyahoga at Heritage Park on the West Bank and the Center St. swing bridge.  It was definitely very cool to see, and I will have to go back and chase boats for sure!  Photos taken 9/17/26

Saginaw River Passage - September 20, 2026: Calumet

Sunday morning saw Calumet arriving on the Saginaw River, making her second visit of the season here.  She lightered at the Burroughs North - Essexville Dock before heading upriver to finish unloading at the Burroughs North - Zilwaukee Dock.  Photos taken 9/20/26.