I started tracking the tanker Prime Thursday night when the MarineTraffic app showed it was due to arrive in Ludington about 10:20 p.m. Saturday. At that point, it was still in Lake Erie, about to enter the Detroit River. I…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2025 MUSKEGON, Mich. — I have been missing the MV Robert S. Pierson all season — up until today. And, as if she was rewarding me, I was able to catch two ships unloading…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Monday, July 7, 2025 LUDINGTON, Mich. — The tug/barge Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan arrived at Ludington Harbor Monday, moments before the evening departure of the SS Badger. The tug/barge combo was heading to the Occidental Chemical…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Thursday, July 3, 2025 MANISTEE, Mich. — The MV Calumet returned to Manistee just in time for the Manistee National Forest Festival, which includes Independence Day celebrations. The ship arrived Thursday afternoon drawing the attention of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief June 29, 2025 MANISTEE — “It’s like being on vacation,” is the comment my wife, Becky, said when we departed the Princess after a 90 minute shoreline cruise Saturday evening. The boat’s crew was hospitable and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The intention of this site is to honor the deep maritime traditions of the Great Lakes by telling stories of vessels, crews, and entities, both past and present. I own and operate online news services Mason…
