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Images
from over 100 years of shipping are brought together in this videotape
combining historical postcards with contemporary photographs.
A Postcard From Home highlights all of the major docks and elevators,
and the ships that call on them, capturing the rich heritage of
the ports of Duluth and Superior. |
15:00
--- 1988 |
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Experience
life aboard the Great Lakes freighter as you travel along the route of The Inland Mariners with the crew of the M/V Indiana Harbor. |
15:00
--- 1990 $15.00 |
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Join
the crew of the J. L. Mauthe in Superior as they load for
the downbound run of a thousand miles to Buffalo. Hear their voices
as the crew of the Mauthe bring to life the experience of sailing
on the lakes in this action packed video. |
27:00
--- 1992 $20.00 |
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The
Long Day of the Steamship gracefully
blends the tranquil beauty of the Great Lakes with the raw power
of the steel industry. Stand amongst the ore loading chutes at Duluth,
or gaze ahead along the deck of the steamer Lee A. Tregurtha.
Listen to the tales of life on the longest steamer on the Great
Lakes. Come along for a timeless journey. |
38:00
--- 1994 $20.00 |
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The
modern steel ore carrier Edwin H. Gott is just over one thousand
feet long. If you were to stand the vessel on end it would be taller
than the Eiffel Tower. An ore boat this big on the Great Lakes is
called a "thousand footer." Have you ever wondered what
it's like to work on one of these big freighters? Come join us for
a ride on an Ore Boat! |
17:30
--- 1996 $20.00 |
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Serving
the Twin Ports and greater Lake Superior with pride and determination,
the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Sundew describe their
year round mission of ice breaking, buoy tending and search and
rescue in one of the most breathtaking and dangerous operation areas
on the Great Lakes. |
26:00
--- 1997 $20.00 |
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Located
in the heart of the North American continent, the lower section
of the Rouge River has been at the crossroads of trade and industry
since the 1700s. Climb aboard the Lee A. Tregurtha
for a unique look at the Rouge River, its industry and development,
including the historic Ford Industrial Complex. |
58:00
--- 2002 $25.00 |