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Banner image: Mississagi at Drummond Island, St. Marys River
Algoma Guardian
Northern Lake Huron is a busy place for vessel traffic. The Algoma Guardian veers off the
starboard bow as it heads south intoGeorgian Bay.
Lake Huron, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9776
Great Republic on Lake Huron
The Great Republic crosses behind the Oberstar enroute to
the Straits of Mackinac and Lake Michigan.
Lake Huron, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9757
DeTour Lighthouse
The lighthouse at DeTour marks the upbound (south) entrance to the St. Mary's River.
The original light to mark DeTour reef was built in 1848.
Lake Huron, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9782
Mississagi at Drummond Island
A stone dock at Drummond Island is located at the southern end of the St. Mary's River.
The Mississagi is seen loading limestone at Drummond Island.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9791
St. Marys River
Once inside the river the Oberstar makes a wide turn as it heads toward Lime Island.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9811
Kaye E. Barker
An hour up the river the Oberstar meets fleetmate Kaye E. Barker laden with iron ore for Detroit.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9857
St. Marys River
Upbound nearing St. Joseph's Island.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9876
St. Marys River
Nearing Johnson's Point on the St. Marys River where the vessel threads its way between
cottages on the American and Canadian sides of the river.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9892
St. Marys River
Booming whistle salutes for children along the shore carry deep into the woods from vessels during the summer months.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9907
St. Marys River
The Canadian side of the river is less populated but has its share of summer homes.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9912
St. Marys River
On the American side, small cottages are being replaced with multi-story year-round dwellings.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9911
St. Marys River
In the distance a late afternoon storm builds on the horizon.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9920
St. Marys River
Captain Estvanic at the front window as the Oberstar nears Sault Ste. Marie.
The transit through the Soo Locks will be Tony's first as a relief captain.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9928
St. Marys River
AB Watchman Orville Hill keeps an eye out for any unexpected small vessels in this busy stretch of the river.
Orville sailed for many years with Oglebay Norton's Columbia Transportation fleet before they sold their ships.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9933
St. Marys River
Just below Mission Point the Oberstar meets Captain Anders Rasmussen
at the helm of the Kaministiquia, operated by Lower Lakes Towing.
St. Marys River, August 5, 2013, Image 13-9933