Saginaw River Images: J.A.W. Iglehart

Sunday, March 11, 2012

J.A.W. Iglehart

This is one of my favorite shots of the J.A.W. Iglehart, and the choice for my page header for the 2012 shipping season. While she used to be a frequent visitor to the Saginaw River, she has not been used for cement delivery since October 29th, 2006. The Iglehart is currently is use as a cement storage/transfer vessel in Superior, WI.

The photo was taken in the 2004 season, I believe. She is seen upbound at Cass Avenue headed up to the Lafarge Cement terminal in Carrollton.

1 comment:

MikoyanMarch 11, 2012 at 6:09 PM
That's a beautiful shot. The Saginaw River looks so smoothe. My dad and I are going up to the Soo for opening day.....can't wait.
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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.