🚢 Freighter Friday Salute! We got a Captain’s Salute from the mighty Joyce L. VanEnkevort — a tugboat powerhouse paired with the self-unloading barge Great Lakes Trader. This iconic duo is a regular sight on the Great Lakes and a true workhorse of the iron ore and stone trade. 🔹 Built for Power & Precision Joyce L. VanEnkevort was built in 1998 by Bay Shipbuilding in Wisconsin. She’s 135 feet long, 50 feet wide, and powered by twin Caterpillar diesel engines producing over 10,000 horsepower. S

🚢 Freighter Friday Alert! We just Gott the Gott 🤪 Down at Mission Point in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, we had an amazing view of the Edwin H. Gott gliding past the Sugar Island Ferry. Mission Point is one of the BEST spots to watch these 1,000-footers up close—but if you really want the ultimate experience, hop aboard the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours! We’ll put you right next to these Great Lakes giants for unforgettable moments. ❤️ Come join us this season and let’s make some freighter memor

On our Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours tour we were able to see Great Lakes ships in action. #soolocks #SaultSteMarie #freighter | MI Playground

If you think freighter food is just cafeteria slop, think again. Sissy Payment is the cook aboard a 1,000 foot freighter. She creates daily menus and make sure that every crew member has meals they enjoy. To her, it's more than a job. It's like taking care of her family. Learn more: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/05/31/culinary-masters-great-lakes-freighters-navigating-high-seas-flavor/ | Great Lakes Now