Lake Superior
WWI Era Steel Bulk Freighter Discovered 100 Years After Sinking in Lake Superior
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) has announced the discovery of the steel bulk freighter Huronton 100-years after sinking more than 800 feet to the bottom of Lake Superior.... Read More
Two Sunken Vessels Discovered in Lake Superior
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) along with Marine Sonic Technology, have announced the discovery of two vessels that sank in Lake Superior on November 18th, 1914. On November 18, 1914,... Read More
Thunder Bay Becomes The Next Great Destination
Thunder Bay is no stranger to cruise ships as a few smaller ships have passed through over the past decade, but the park-packed locale tucked on the shores of Lake... Read More
Shipwreck Society Discovers the Nucleus in Lake Superior
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) has announced the discovery of the 144-foot Barquentine Nucleus. The Nucleus was found under 600 feet of water around 40 miles northwest of Vermilion point... Read More
U.S. Coast Guard Begins Icebreaking Operations in Lake Superior
The U.S. Coast Guard’s largest domestic icebreaking operation is underway in Lake Superior. Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie has started Operation Taconite in response to an increasing amount of... Read More
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society Discovers Barge 129
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) has announced the discovery of the 292-foot whaleback vessel, Barge 129. Barge 129 was found in Lake Superior, 35 miles off Vermilion Point... Read More
In Focus: The Final ‘Sail’ — Mississagi towed to Canadian scrapyard
Most of what’s left from the World War II era is found in the history books or in the memories of senior soldiers and their families. In October, the Mississagi... Read More
Going With the Grain: New and Expanding Facilities Reflect Optimism
Working through the 2021 season, port operators are optimistic about the role grain plays in regional shipping. This follows the challenging 2020 season, when several Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway ports... Read More