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The Chief was required to have a certain % of coal in reserve at the end of the voyage.

When asked by the captain of the Anderson He replied that he had two ballast pumps working. He was not pumping the cargo hold

Always hated to be on a "Hatch Farm" (more then 30 hatches) this time of the year. Battens, strong backs, and wedges - gave a deck hand a workout...

Looking forward to details....

I do remember the vendors and also the Soo library where they would deliver books and magazines to the boats while in the lock. After a few weeks you could return the books and receive another box of books. TV was usually not too good out on the Lakes...

HOLLYHOCK inbound Toledo at present time (1419 12/15/2022). Was working north of Blue Water Bridge this morning....

Using Masthead light as star on top of Christmas tree....

Masthead light is used as star on top of Christmas tree....

She had a tug when she left the Candan Soo and was out in White Fish Bay, but she doesn't seem to have a tug at present. Sure, don't make much speed....

I see this morning the Spirit is under tow to Superior...

What does " Not Under Command" signifie in the case of the American Spirit?

Notice the AMERICAN SPIRIT Is out in the Lake and not under command....

Tug Thomas R. Morrish tied up in Erie Pa at Public Dock for last few days, she has two barges with her. Waiting for weather or going to do some work in Erie?

HARVEST SPIRIT Canada registration Just saw downbound Soo with no Lifeboat - not required?