Saginaw River Images: Saginaw River Passages

Monday, April 15, 2013

Saginaw River Passages - April 15th

Still waiting on the Algoway, who was originally supposed to arrive on the 10th. The current in the Saginaw River is still very strong. The American Integrity is scheduled to unload coal at the Consumers Energy dock in Essexville on April 16th at 1pm.

Video of the current on the Saginaw River, April 15, 2013

Today, the tugs Kurt and Karl Luedtke were busy moving dredging equipment and setting their derrick barge back up off the Dow Chemical dock in Bay City.

Tug Kurt Luedtke pushing Derrick Barge 16 upbound for Dow Chemical

Stern view nearing the USS Edson at the Essexville Wirt Sand & Stone dock

Tug Karl Luedtke upbound at the Saginaw River Rear Range Lighthouse

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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.