Sunday, June 15, 2008

Harbor News

After four vessels (SIDSEL KNUTSEN, MANITOWOC, MISSISSAGI, and AMERICAN REPUBLIC) in as many days, Erie's harbor traffic has quieted off with nothing due in the immediate future.

Yesterday, Lakeshore Towing tugs FLATTOP and DON HENRY completed a tow of local charter fishing vessel EDWARD JOHN from Walnut Creek back into the port of Erie. EDWARD JOHN became disabled and required a tow, which is the second time since last September Lakeshore has towed the vessel.

As I wrote previously, the U.S. Brig NIAGARA was to be used in a documentary about whaling. Those plans fell through, as apparently Steeplechase Films lost their grant
to film the documentary, resulting in the loss of the grant.




MISSISSAGI inbound on Friday night.


Stern view.


AMERICAN REPUBLIC departs the Old Ore Dock on Saturday morning bound for the Mountfort Terminal.


In Erie harbor turning for the Mountfort Terminal.


REPUBLIC straightens out to come alongside.


Alongside the Mountfort Terminal.


REPUBLIC swings the boom out.


AMERICAN REPUBLIC is ready to unload.


2008-built motor yacht BELLE ASHLEY is spending Sunday night moored at Wolverine Marina.

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