The barge Erie Trader loading taconite at Canadian National. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0085
Tug Clyde S. Van Enkevort disengaged from barge as it waits to load taconite. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0076
Tug Clyde S. Van Enkevort heads out to break ice prior to departure. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0090
The Clyde passes in front of the late afternoon winter sun off of the old Great Northern elevators. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0097
I'm a sucker for silhouette views of ships. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0102
The Clyde S. Van Enkevort heading into the east basin to check ice conditions. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0109
The Clyde S. Van Enkevort returning to the mother ship on a late winter afternoon. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0154
A nice profile look at the Clyde S. Van Enkevort. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0168
Into the maelstrom goes the Clyde S. Van Enkevort. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0181
Meanwhile, back at the dock the barge Erie Trader waits to load.
It is common for the tug to do their own ice breaking. Duluth, Jan 12, 2021, Image 21-0078