@sportsfreak730 Mostly just bulk carriers on the Great Lakes. Freight usually comes in cargo containers these days and lands along the East or West Coast. Although there is a container port as far up the seaway as Montreal I believe.
@GeneralAmeli0 Hi, do you know how to get the adress from any this company ship. i was 3rd engeneer in container ship in late 70s but now i thinking to go back to the sea.. if you now how to get contact to them please let me know ok,, thanks
My Father sailed on the J.F. Durston during the 1952 season.Talking to him about it, and looking at these images of yours makes me consider going out for a season on the Lakes.And if the economy doesn't improve soon,well all the more reason!(btw,the Durston was scrapped in '61 :[ )
Beautiful looking vessels. Great design for the job they do. Thanks. I liked the second ship best as the prow was finer. Tall funnels help their good looks too...
The Alpena is the old Leon Fraser and was my favorite when I was a kid. A 640-foot Pittsburgh boat, silver stacker, one of five sister ships built during the war. They were the Leon Fraser, Irving S. Olds, Benjamin Fairless, and I forget the other two. Beautiful boats. The Fraser was shorted to become a cement boat, the Alpena, and she still looks great. Beautiful proportions.
Oh I got pics my bro. Holy shit I've got shots crossing grand Traverse bay with nothing but a wall of water on the starboard side. Knocked me on my ass Yet I have a pic (somehow) was able to get the shot as she rolled down the deck
Yes, The American SS boats American Fortitude, American Valor, American Victory, the Keylake boats Philip R. Clarke, John G. Munson, Arthur M. Anderson and Cason J. Calloway, the Interlake boats Kaye E. Barker and Herbert C. Jackson, along with the LaFarge Alpena and let's not forget the oldest still running, the 102 year-old St. Mary's Challenger. All steam powered (all turbine, except the Challenger, which is a Skinner).
102 years old?! Hellfire, if a normal ship's life is 25 years these days, and we human beings are makinig it to 80, that means the SS Challenger is 236.4 years old in human years!!!!!!
But seriously, thess shape are brilliant...
[You know a pony just died around the corner to our house aged 37!]
Doesn't the S.S. Alpena have a retired sister ship in the harbor of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The S.S. Alpena reminds me very much of the ship docked in Green Bay Harbor. I can't even remember the name and nobody except city officials are able to see the ship up-close. I guess she's being used as a storage facility, but the crew quarter's, bridge and machinery rooms are still kept in excellent condition.
Im currently taking the marine engineering program at GLIMTC. In response to jsonbass; right now great lakes shipping companys are crying for qualified officers from 4th to cheif/3rd to master.
What would you attribute the lack of women on these ships to? Do you think women would be welcomed? How about this...if you had a sister...would you want her to work on one of those ships? Smile. I am female studying to become a Chef...thought a ship would be the ideal environment to gain the hours of experience required to take the Red Seal Chefs Exam.
Upper Lakes Shipping is a Canadian company operating out of Toronto I think. Lot's of nice looking ships. Couldn't tell you much more than that. There were no women working on the ships I was on, but we had a few at the maritime academy who were headed for officer positions. Saw a female cook on a passing laker once.
I spent A few summers on the Townsend and Iglehart as my dad was chief on both I here both are laid up these days. nice to see some pictures of old JAWS from the deck again thanks.
Nice footage. My grandfather was a captain on the "Edward B. Greene," the ship formerly known as the "Kaye E. Barker." I wrote a children's book that honors him and sailors' families, called "Storm Codes." Thanks for sharing.
Great Lakes Cheer (for Del Webster)
Stoneport Cleveland sis boom bah
Escanaba Cedarville rah rah rah
bluesteelzephyr 4 months ago
how do I get a job on a ship? I need to know
EMUmonster 10 months ago
@EMUmonster Do you have an MMD (Merchant Mariner's Document) from the Coast Guard? That is the first step.
islandcaptain 10 months ago
@islandcaptain
how do I get one?
EMUmonster 10 months ago
@islandcaptain where do you get those?
10995 2 months ago
@10995 An MMD? From the US Coast Guard. I believe they have a web site...
islandcaptain 2 months ago
:57 st.joseph michigan! i used to live there
vroomba03 11 months ago
anyone here, know how to get contact with any this company? i was 3rd engeenner
in a cargo ship in the late 70s, now i thinking to go back to the ship,, if know, please contact to me. Thank you
ThePapi040 1 year ago
cool pictures, ever come in to the port of Toledo?
apoure25 1 year ago
@apoure25 Yes, I seem to recall visiting Toledo... can't quite recall what ship I was on at the time. Most likely the Alpena.
islandcaptain 1 year ago
My uncle got out of the navy and worked on the great lakes freighters. He works on international ocean freighters now.
DougieBoyboyyyyy 1 year ago
I love paddling out to the channels by Harsens island and watching the freighters go by.
DougieBoyboyyyyy 1 year ago
hey do any haul freight or just cement an iron ore an coal
sportsfreak730 1 year ago
@sportsfreak730 Mostly just bulk carriers on the Great Lakes. Freight usually comes in cargo containers these days and lands along the East or West Coast. Although there is a container port as far up the seaway as Montreal I believe.
islandcaptain 1 year ago
How hard is it to land a job on freighters?
GeneralAmeli0 1 year ago
@GeneralAmeli0 It's been a while since I worked out there, but there are fewer and fewer ships on the lakes these days.
islandcaptain 1 year ago
@GeneralAmeli0 Hi, do you know how to get the adress from any this company ship. i was 3rd engeneer in container ship in late 70s but now i thinking to go back to the sea.. if you now how to get contact to them please let me know ok,, thanks
ThePapi040 1 year ago
Love the pic at 0:37, that's my old neighborhood. South East Side of Chicago!
SachaKaBoom 1 year ago
My dad worked as a deck hand on the oglebay norton. im puttin a video like this together.
20xwolves 2 years ago
I worked the Lakes... Engine room is the way 2 go!
ElProfGringo 2 years ago
My Grandfather was a sea captain and retired off Elton Hoyt II
kevlar810 2 years ago
My Father sailed on the J.F. Durston during the 1952 season.Talking to him about it, and looking at these images of yours makes me consider going out for a season on the Lakes.And if the economy doesn't improve soon,well all the more reason!(btw,the Durston was scrapped in '61 :[ )
marius478 2 years ago
Beautiful looking vessels. Great design for the job they do. Thanks. I liked the second ship best as the prow was finer. Tall funnels help their good looks too...
SteffanLlwyd 2 years ago
my grandma sailed on the barker but her favorite was the E.M. Ford... she was real sad when they scraped her
16goarmy 2 years ago
my grandpa was chief engineer aboard the Mesabi Miner for like 20 years (I don't know for sure) He passed some a few years ago...
16goarmy 2 years ago
The Iglehart is now used as a barge and won't sail again.
GreatLakesShips 2 years ago
The Alpena is the old Leon Fraser and was my favorite when I was a kid. A 640-foot Pittsburgh boat, silver stacker, one of five sister ships built during the war. They were the Leon Fraser, Irving S. Olds, Benjamin Fairless, and I forget the other two. Beautiful boats. The Fraser was shorted to become a cement boat, the Alpena, and she still looks great. Beautiful proportions.
pickleboat45 2 years ago
Oh I got pics my bro. Holy shit I've got shots crossing grand Traverse bay with nothing but a wall of water on the starboard side. Knocked me on my ass Yet I have a pic (somehow) was able to get the shot as she rolled down the deck
kustomchainwerks 2 years ago
Nice photography! You have a good eye for composition! Very nice...
HistoryIs 2 years ago
I have always wanted to work on a freighter. I heard that some have penthouses that can be rented for the voyage.
Norwoodsrevenge 2 years ago
Are any lakers still steam powered?
SteffanLlwyd 2 years ago
Steffan... yeah, still a good number of them but increasingly few.
islandcaptain 2 years ago
I once read in Lake Superior Magazine that the last steam powered freighter was retired several years ago.
jengel0211 2 years ago
nope, no more freighters, but the SS Badger which is a car ferry is steam powered
Sarge679 2 years ago
Yes, The American SS boats American Fortitude, American Valor, American Victory, the Keylake boats Philip R. Clarke, John G. Munson, Arthur M. Anderson and Cason J. Calloway, the Interlake boats Kaye E. Barker and Herbert C. Jackson, along with the LaFarge Alpena and let's not forget the oldest still running, the 102 year-old St. Mary's Challenger. All steam powered (all turbine, except the Challenger, which is a Skinner).
choirboyfromhell1 2 years ago 2
102 years old?! Hellfire, if a normal ship's life is 25 years these days, and we human beings are makinig it to 80, that means the SS Challenger is 236.4 years old in human years!!!!!!
But seriously, thess shape are brilliant...
[You know a pony just died around the corner to our house aged 37!]
SteffanLlwyd 2 years ago 3
Being on fresh water does have it's advantages ;)
choirboyfromhell1 2 years ago 5
Is the Maumee a steamer?
GreatLakesShips 2 years ago
No. Nordberg 12-cylinder, that smokes like hell thanks to the blended fuel they run through it.
choirboyfromhell1 2 years ago
Also, Upper Lakes' Montrealais, Quebecois, James Norris (second oldest Canadian steamer) Canadian Provider, Can. Leader and CSL's Halifax
TheGreatSpankini 2 years ago
Yes, and how could I also forget the Sykes and the Ryerson. Thanks. I believe the Leader is the very last steamer built-1965.
choirboyfromhell1 2 years ago
I guess you are (were) SIU?
ElProfGringo 2 years ago
grew up in little Marais, my g-pa and dad worked at taconite harbour. loadin ships with taconite
sure do miss it up there!
krank61 2 years ago
Doesn't the S.S. Alpena have a retired sister ship in the harbor of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The S.S. Alpena reminds me very much of the ship docked in Green Bay Harbor. I can't even remember the name and nobody except city officials are able to see the ship up-close. I guess she's being used as a storage facility, but the crew quarter's, bridge and machinery rooms are still kept in excellent condition.
servicepride1946 2 years ago
My Grandpa Captained both vessels
earlmanuel 3 years ago
THE ALPENA!!!!! I love that boat. I was a cadet on there a while ago.....good times, espically going through the Welland Cana
traverseguy07 3 years ago
had the worst time of my life on great lakes...keystone not the company you want to work for...racist mfs
telemanque 3 years ago
cool. Thanks for sharing.
jerranoia 3 years ago
So, who's favorite movie is Lakeboat?
Love it.
Love the idea of working a lake freighter for a summer...maybe more.
jakebarnes28 3 years ago
Im currently taking the marine engineering program at GLIMTC. In response to jsonbass; right now great lakes shipping companys are crying for qualified officers from 4th to cheif/3rd to master.
jr20012 3 years ago
GLIMTC
ummm great lakes?
badgerattoadhall 2 years ago
What would you attribute the lack of women on these ships to? Do you think women would be welcomed? How about this...if you had a sister...would you want her to work on one of those ships? Smile. I am female studying to become a Chef...thought a ship would be the ideal environment to gain the hours of experience required to take the Red Seal Chefs Exam.
bankruptbaker 3 years ago
Lovely pictures! Do you know anything about Upper Lakes Shipping Inc.? Also...seen many women working on these ships..ie. Second Cooks etc.?
bankruptbaker 3 years ago
Upper Lakes Shipping is a Canadian company operating out of Toronto I think. Lot's of nice looking ships. Couldn't tell you much more than that. There were no women working on the ships I was on, but we had a few at the maritime academy who were headed for officer positions. Saw a female cook on a passing laker once.
islandcaptain 3 years ago
Love you shots and the closeups were really great. Thank you!
zacha341 3 years ago
How hard is it to get a job on a lake freighter? I assume there are not many openings?
jsonbass 3 years ago
There are more openings on the lakes than on the Ocean!At least for officers.
partymariner 3 years ago
nice close up insider shots of these beauties, i've watched them on Lake Michigan for years
llibra 3 years ago
I spent A few summers on the Townsend and Iglehart as my dad was chief on both I here both are laid up these days. nice to see some pictures of old JAWS from the deck again thanks.
SobmiJ 3 years ago
Nice footage. My grandfather was a captain on the "Edward B. Greene," the ship formerly known as the "Kaye E. Barker." I wrote a children's book that honors him and sailors' families, called "Storm Codes." Thanks for sharing.
TracyWriter 4 years ago
Dang Good I plan on sailing the lakes after High School in 09
SilverBen54 4 years ago