GRANDE MARINER in Port

GRANDE MARINER, widely expected to open the five-year-old Cruise Boat Terminal on Erie's bayfront, arrived in port today at 1200, an hour before schedule, and docked at West Dobbin's Landing. At this time it is unknown why the MARINER did not dock at the Cruise Boat Terminal. But remember that you heard it here first.

AGAWA CANYON is due in Erie at 0330 in the morning with a split load of stone from Bruce Mines and Thessalon, Ontario. She should still be here after sunrise.

W.N.TWOLAN and barge McALLISTER 132, with 4,907 metric tons of lumber from Thunder Bay, Ontario, are currently due in Erie at 0030 on Thursday morning. As they will be unloaded by crane, their unloads at other ports usually take a day or more, giving plenty of opportunity for photos.


Approaching Dobbin's Landing


Coming alongside


A line is thrown to the dock


Overhead view as the gangway is lowered into position


Securing the gangway into position


Fishing vessel FIRST HOPE I, of Astoria, Oregon, approaches Wolverine Marina.


Stern view of the vessel, a long way from home, in Presque Isle Bay