Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes but is one of the busiest for vessels
Chart of Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-2921
The
Indiana Harbor heads west on Lake Erie
Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-2898
Rinsing the deck on the upbound leg of the trip.
Rinsing only occurs in zones regulated by the Coast Guard
Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-2409
The upbound lane from Nanticoke runs parallel to the downbound track for ships heading to the Welland.
The tanker
Sichem Contester, heading to the Welland, is owned by Eitzen Chemical ASA, Oslo, Norway
Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-2974
The ship's Third Mate, Bart Romero doing paperwork at the chart table during his watch
Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-2901
As the day draws to a close the sky transforms
Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-3035
Forward mast and crow's nest at sunset
Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-3057
The
Indiana Harbor approaches the Sterling Fuel dock at Windsor, Ontario.
Detroit's Ambassador Bridge lights up the horizon.
Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-3068
The
Indiana Harbor fueling at the Sterling Fuel dock at Windsor, Ontario.
Lake Erie, July 13, 2012, Image 12-3079
