Great Lakes Trader arrives coated in ice
The ice-coated Great Lakes Trader floated steamed into Duluth at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 13 to load iron pellets. Video by Dennis O’Hara.
The ice-coated Great Lakes Trader floated steamed into Duluth at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 13 to load iron pellets. Video by Dennis O’Hara.
I could be wrong (often am), but a boat that just “floats” in usually means it is not under power. The correct term is “sailed” in, and in this case, “steamed” in is even more accurate.
I am persuaded.
By the way, in case anyone thought ice-covered ships is a new thing.
Never stops being awesome, though.
And there’s also …
Ice Coated Freighter After Stormy Voyage in Duluth-Superior Harbor
CAPTION: This interesting sight is not uncommon in early spring or late fall, when these large boats encounter rough weather on their trips across the Great Lakes.