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I always go to the Thirsty Pagan at 1623 Broadway in Superior. Outstanding beer, subs and pizza. My favorite beer is their Burntwood Black. Sorry I can't help with a whitefish recommendation.

http://www.thirstypaganbrewing.com/

I am now reading this book and it is, indeed, truly excellent. I especially like the focus on the experiences of the men who owned and sailed the ships, rather then just the ships. I say "well done" to Emory A. Massman, Jr. and the MHSD.

Speaking of the June calendar photo of the James E. Ferris, the picture was taken by Jim Kidd in June 1972 from the Bluewater Bridge. In the background there appears to be a small crane ship working next to a capsized hull? Can someone tell me what's going on there? You can see the photo on this pag...

Great film, can someone identify the bridge visible behind the ship that runs over the guy? Thank you.

According to the Fall 2011 issue of Power Ships , American Commercial Lines (ACL), as part of a cost-saving measure, has eliminated the position of cook on its towboats. Crew members will now prepare their own meals. I wonder if the company purchases the food, or do they give the crew an allowance t...

Is that a black flag flying from the aft mast of the McLean? What does it signify?

A nice video made by Red Wing Shoe Co. about the Hallett Dock Co. in Duluth.

A couple of questions regarding these subs:
1. For the tow, why do they have to be loaded on a floating drydock or barge?
2. For the ones that are being scrapped, why are they being cut up so far inland? Are there no places on the Canadian east coast where this could be done?
Thanks!

I visited the Edna G. in Two Harbors in July. My tour guide told me they are building a new marina next to the lighthouse. She said a lot of taconite dust blows off the ore dock when it is windy and wondered if the pleasure boats at the marina would have to deal with the dust settling on their decks.

Are there steel mills near to Aliaga where the scrap is used? Is it shipped out by rail or ship? Thanks!

It was stated here that "someone" should turn one of these ships into a museum. It wasn't specified who "they" are to do this work, but I thought this article in the August issue of Naval History about museum ships provides some insight into the challenges involved. The article d...

Mark, e-mail me at drfcd152 at aol.com and I'll send you a photo.
Thanks,
Dave

The July 2011 issue of "Sea Classics" magazine has a fine article written by Brian J. Cudahy about the Georgian Bay Line and their ships "North American" and "South American." You can subscribe at http://www.challengeweb.com/ or you can purchase this issue for $6 when i...

Why do ships waiting to load in Duluth-Superior anchor outside the harbor? With so few ships now as compared to years ago, I would think there would be plenty of dock space where they could tie up and wait. Is it because they would have to pay a fee to wait at a dock? Or is it because many of the ol...

Can someone please tell me the correct pronunciation of the name Cason? Thanks!

I visited HMCS Haida (which also served in WW2) in Hamilton four years ago and it is well worth the time. One of the docents was a former radio operator and he showed me how all the communication gear worked and described how they had replaced all of the electronic equipment which had been removed b...

Captain Metz, what was it that made the Willowglen a better sea boat then the Beechglen? To my uneducated eye they look very similar. Thanks!

What does TANAC stand for? Was that the name of the first tug of this class, or is it an acronym?
Thanks!

A few years ago I saw the Ojibway deliver a new mattress and boxspring for the Captain of a laker. They took away the old set along with other trash.

David French
St Paul MN
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