The Wilfred Sykes’ rare Duluth arrival at sunrise carried more than beauty. The historic steamship brought back the memory of a 1953 Lake Superior rescue, reminding ship watchers why some Great Lakes legends still feel alive when they come through the canal.
Update, June 3, 9:30 AM: BBC Genoa has completed its transit through the Duluth canal and is docked at the…
The Mesabi Miner departed Duluth on the evening of March 23, 2026, creating one of those classic harbor moments that…
The Hon. James L. Oberstar departed Duluth on March 23, 2026, becoming the first ship out of port as the…
On March 9, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spar began icebreaking operations in Duluth-Superior Harbor, signaling that the long winter grip on Lake Superior is slowly loosening as the Great Lakes shipping season draws closer.