Saginaw River Images: Saginaw River Passage

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Saginaw River Passage - April 25th

The American Integrity was finally able to depart the Consumers Energy dock in Essexville, backing from the dock Thursday evening, and out to Light 12 in the Saginaw Bay to turn and head for the lake. The Integrity arrived on Wednesday, April 17th to unload coal and has been unable to safely depart since due to extreme currents in the Saginaw River from recent heavy rainfall.

The USCG Cutter Hollyhock also returned to the area on Thursday, docking at the Consumers Energy Dock.

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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.