Gordon C. Leitch in the East Basin at Duluth
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2330


The Gordon C. Leitch waits for the Canadian Olympic to complete loading
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2378


Canadian Olympic backing past the Leitch
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CN crew washing spilled pellets from the dock facing
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2384


Gordon C. Leitch slides along dock facing at Duluth
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2413


The heaving line is tossed to a waiting deckhand
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2425


Once the Leitch is lined up at the dock, the conveyor shuttles are lowered over the deck
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2443


Looking aft as the shuttles are lowered.
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2459


The Gordon C. Leitch has one of the biggest smokestacks of any ship on the lakes.
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2485


A stack of hatchcovers set aside during the loading
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2480


First Mate Chris Leonard began sailing in 1981 on the John A. France
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2470


This load of taconite is bound for DuFasco Steel at Hamilton, Ontario.
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2469


Wheelsman Camille Cloutier began sailing in 1972. His first ship was the Red Wing.
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2489


A native of the Philippines, Ordinary Seaman Dante Ballon,
now makes his home in Milton, Ontario.
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2475


Senior statesman Constatin Kakouris, has sailed
to all four quadrants of the earth during his career at sea.
Duluth, August 14, 2009, Image 09-2464

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