Captain Gerry Greig of the motor vessel
Canadian Miner. Gerry began his sailing career
with Upper Lakes Shipping in 1964 as a deckhand
aboard the 1899 vintage steamer Maunaloa II.
Gerry has been the permanant captain on the Canadian Miner since 1995.
The Canadian Miner was acquired by Upper Lakes Shipping in 1994 from
Great Lakes Bulk Carriers. The Miner was built in 1966 for Halco and
sailed originally as the Maplecliffe Hall.
Canadian Miner, Cenex Harvest States, Superior, September 24, 2004, Image 04-6632
This is the second trip to Superior this season for the Canadian Miner.
The grain loaded on this trip is destined for Port Cartier, on the
upper St. Lawrence Seaway.
Canadian Miner, Cenex Harvest States, Superior, September 24, 2004, Image 04-6606
The Canadian Miner spends about two days
(16 hours) loading.
Alongside the ship, viewed from the dock
apron at Harvest States.
The moon rises over the city of Superior and the Canadian Miner
Canadian Miner, Cenex Harvest States, Superior, September 24, 2004, Image 04-6566
The Canadian Miner is powered by four diesel engines.
The engines were originally designed for use in
submarines but adapt well to this use.
The Canadian Miner outbound from Duluth harbor with its
cargo of over 26,000 metric tons of northern spring wheat.
Canadian Miner, Duluth harbor, September 25, 2004, Image 04-6680
