Steamer
John Sherwin along Lamborn Ave. Draw Fraser Shipyard
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8115
John Sherwin in preparation for for possible towing to Chicago for grain storage barge.
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8094
Bob Linn and Bill Rhodes, Fraser Shipyard's fitters replace gaskets along port side gangway door on
Sherwin.
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8064
The propeller shaft on the
Sherwin locked into an unmovable
position in preparation for towing.
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8074
Opening in cargo hold has been sealed. The opening was created several
years ago when the bow thruster engine was removed from the vessel.
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8100
Shipyard workers have been replacing the
Sherwin's hatch clamps on
the spar deck. Brian Pierce burning off old parts on this clamp.
Superior WI ,July 28, 2006, Image 06-8078
Fraser Shipyard workers Sid Oswskey, (L) and
Todd Pietrowski at work on the deck of the
John Sherwin.
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8083
Fitters Ray Olaf, and Eric Sorenson
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8090
A few of the 1,920 hatch clamps. The
Sherwin has not been
outside of the Duluth-Superior harbor since November, 1981.
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8108
Quick look at the pilot house interior of the steamer
John Sherwin.
Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8097
