Ever wonder what life was like on a Great Lakes freighter? Explore Museum Ship Valley Camp in Sault Ste. Marie and find out! #UPTravel #PureMichigan #MichigansUpperPeninsula #UpperPeninsula #Michigander #UP #Travel #Vacation #Explore #Adventure #History #Museum | Michigan's Upper Peninsula

🚢 Freighter Friday Alert! We just Gott the Gott 🤪 Down at Mission Point in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, we had an amazing view of the Edwin H. Gott gliding past the Sugar Island Ferry. Mission Point is one of the BEST spots to watch these 1,000-footers up close—but if you really want the ultimate experience, hop aboard the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours! We’ll put you right next to these Great Lakes giants for unforgettable moments. ❤️ Come join us this season and let’s make some freighter memor

🚢 Freighter Friday Salute! We got a Captain’s Salute from the mighty Joyce L. VanEnkevort — a tugboat powerhouse paired with the self-unloading barge Great Lakes Trader. This iconic duo is a regular sight on the Great Lakes and a true workhorse of the iron ore and stone trade. 🔹 Built for Power & Precision Joyce L. VanEnkevort was built in 1998 by Bay Shipbuilding in Wisconsin. She’s 135 feet long, 50 feet wide, and powered by twin Caterpillar diesel engines producing over 10,000 horsepower. S

Explore what life is like for the crew members on Great Lakes freighters in this Virtual Visitor Center program by Park Ranger Sara from the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. Filled with insider information and photos, this presentation considers the different positions aboard the vessels and the hard work of crew members to keep it all operating. Post questions in the comments and we will try to answer them. #AtWorkfortheNation #ServingtheNation #USACE #COVID19 | U.S. Army Corps of Enginee

Who's in Charge, Living and Working on a Great Lakes Freighter