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Foggy, clammy day along the St. Clair River, as you'll see in today's photos.
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Tanker Algocanada went to anchor in the Sarnia Anchorage.
Tanker Algocanada went to anchor in the Sarnia Anchorage.
Calumet (Monroe) approaching Stag Island.
Calumet (Monroe) approaching Stag Island.
Tug Sarah Andrie pushes her barge with a destination of Gladstone (north of Escanaba).
Tug Sarah Andrie pushes her barge with a destination of Gladstone (north of Escanaba).
Tug Everlast and barge Norman McLeod at the upper Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Tug Everlast and barge Norman McLeod at the upper Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Cuyahoga (Cleveland) opposite the USCG Hollyhock.
Cuyahoga (Cleveland) opposite the USCG Hollyhock.
Oil/Chemical tanker Sarah Desgagnes appeared to be treading water at the Junction Buoy, as she moved toward the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Oil/Chemical tanker Sarah Desgagnes appeared to be treading water at the Junction Buoy, as she moved toward the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Walter J. McCarthy (Essexville) meandering toward the upper Sarnia fuel dock to fill up before going on.
Walter J. McCarthy (Essexville) meandering toward the upper Sarnia fuel dock to fill up before going on.
The American Steamship stack.
The American Steamship stack.
Manitowoc approaching the Bluewater Aggregates dock at Marysville, in late afternoon.
Manitowoc approaching the Bluewater Aggregates dock at Marysville, in late afternoon.
Sending a cloud of black smoke into the air.
Sending a cloud of black smoke into the air.
As she closed in on the dock, my camera battery closed down!
As she closed in on the dock, my camera battery closed down!
Bookworm

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Guest wrote:I always look for your posts everyday. Thanks!!
My pleasure. I appreciate your kind words.
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I always look for your posts everyday. Thanks!!
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On a crisp, clear November day, the St. Clair River saw a near constant flow of ship activity.
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Victory and barge Maumee (Sault Ste. Marie) moving past the steam plumes of Chemical Valley. (Her elevated pilot house appears a bit taller because it was in line with one of the chemical facility towers.)
Victory and barge Maumee (Sault Ste. Marie) moving past the steam plumes of Chemical Valley. (Her elevated pilot house appears a bit taller because it was in line with one of the chemical facility towers.)
American Courage had just arrived at the Bluewater Aggregates dock, in Marysville and was preparing to discharge her cargo.
American Courage had just arrived at the Bluewater Aggregates dock, in Marysville and was preparing to discharge her cargo.
A perfect picture of the frigid temperatures as Algoma Innovator sits out from the lower Sarnia fuel docks.
A perfect picture of the frigid temperatures as Algoma Innovator sits out from the lower Sarnia fuel docks.
Algoma Sault (Sault Ste. Marie) up-bound at Stag Island.
Algoma Sault (Sault Ste. Marie) up-bound at Stag Island.
Federal Champlain (Montreal) stands out on St. Clair River's stunning blue water.
Federal Champlain (Montreal) stands out on St. Clair River's stunning blue water.
American Mariner (Superior) against the clearest skies we've seen in weeks.
American Mariner (Superior) against the clearest skies we've seen in weeks.
Hard working Tug Manitou taking a well-earned rest at her home dock, south of Port Huron.
Hard working Tug Manitou taking a well-earned rest at her home dock, south of Port Huron.
Sam Laud (Gary, Indiana) entering Sarnia's Chemical Valley.
Sam Laud (Gary, Indiana) entering Sarnia's Chemical Valley.
Saginaw (no current destination) passing the Marysville boat launch.
Saginaw (no current destination) passing the Marysville boat launch.
After Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) delivered taconite to TORCO, she stopped in Detroit to refuel. By the time she resumed her trip -- and taking shorter daylight hours into consideration -- she made it to just above Algonac at dusk.
After Lee A. Tregurtha (Marquette) delivered taconite to TORCO, she stopped in Detroit to refuel. By the time she resumed her trip -- and taking shorter daylight hours into consideration -- she made it to just above Algonac at dusk.
Darryl

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American Mariner (Ashtabula) is the first ship I've seen with ice on the hull, since spring thaw.
Get ready to see more. This could be a real icy season with this early cold snap.
Bookworm

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Awoke to a full moon shining through the bare tree branches. YES! For the first time in weeks there should be sunshine to add color to the day!
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As I looked across the river, a red ball of fire loomed over Algocanada. At first, I thought it was earthbound, and then realized I was in a perfect position to watch the sun rise...
As I looked across the river, a red ball of fire loomed over Algocanada. At first, I thought it was earthbound, and then realized I was in a perfect position to watch the sun rise...
a little higher...
a little higher...
before finally disappearing into solid cloud cover!
before finally disappearing into solid cloud cover!
Tanker Bro Anna at the upper Sarnia fuel dock.
Tanker Bro Anna at the upper Sarnia fuel dock.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Toledo) at St. Clair. I followed her that far, thinking we'd get back into better lighting, but it only got worse -- until around 2 pm, when skies cleared again!
Lee A. Tregurtha (Toledo) at St. Clair. I followed her that far, thinking we'd get back into better lighting, but it only got worse -- until around 2 pm, when skies cleared again!
Tug Leo A. McArthur and barge John J. Carrick at the lower Sarnia fuel dock.
Tug Leo A. McArthur and barge John J. Carrick at the lower Sarnia fuel dock.
Tanker Algoterra (Sarnia) up-bound above Stag Island.
Tanker Algoterra (Sarnia) up-bound above Stag Island.
Algoma Compass (Sombra, Ontario, Canada, across from Marine City, MI). She's been really busy recently.
Algoma Compass (Sombra, Ontario, Canada, across from Marine City, MI). She's been really busy recently.
Saltie Andean (Detroit) coming out of Chemical Valley.
Saltie Andean (Detroit) coming out of Chemical Valley.
Bookworm

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Six hours less of daylight really makes a difference in the number of vessels I can photograph. That makes me extremely thankful for my photo editing program!
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John G. Munson (Meldrum Bay) coming out of the sweeping curve above Marysville.
John G. Munson (Meldrum Bay) coming out of the sweeping curve above Marysville.
American Mariner (Ashtabula) is the first ship I've seen with ice on the hull, since spring thaw.
American Mariner (Ashtabula) is the first ship I've seen with ice on the hull, since spring thaw.
Saltie Irma (Milwaukee) seemed to be creeping up the river.
Saltie Irma (Milwaukee) seemed to be creeping up the river.
Tug/barge Ostrander/Integrity (Alpena) passed the Marysville boat launch with the last of good light.
Tug/barge Ostrander/Integrity (Alpena) passed the Marysville boat launch with the last of good light.
Bookworm

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Its the early stages of our winter storm and snow is falling, with wind out of the east. In other words, coming across the river from Canada!
I photographed these three closely spaced down-bound vessels and, just for fun, didn't identify them. Its up to you! Sorry, no prizes.
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Freighter with coal for the St. Clair Power Plant.
Freighter with coal for the St. Clair Power Plant.
Classic freighter headed to Windsor.
Classic freighter headed to Windsor.
Toledo - bound articulated tug-barge.
Toledo - bound articulated tug-barge.
Bookworm

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Getting ready for our first serious winter weather. If it comes as predicted, I'll be staying in, reading.
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My morning started with Herbert C. Jackson discharging cargo at the Bluewater Aggregates dock, in Marysville.
My morning started with Herbert C. Jackson discharging cargo at the Bluewater Aggregates dock, in Marysville.
Dorothy Ann & Pathfinder (Drummond Island) entering Sarnia's Chemical Valley.
Dorothy Ann & Pathfinder (Drummond Island) entering Sarnia's Chemical Valley.
Presque Isle (Two Harbors) looks rather intimidating as she starts the sweeping curve above Marysville.
Presque Isle (Two Harbors) looks rather intimidating as she starts the sweeping curve above Marysville.
The Honorable James L. Oberstar (Toledo/TORCO) trailing a lovely white plume from the scrubber system.
The Honorable James L. Oberstar (Toledo/TORCO) trailing a lovely white plume from the scrubber system.
Thunder Bay taking on cargo at the Sarnia Government Dock.
Thunder Bay taking on cargo at the Sarnia Government Dock.
CSL Welland (Montreal) framed by the Bluewater Bridges.
CSL Welland (Montreal) framed by the Bluewater Bridges.
Tanker Algoscotia in the Sarnia slip.
Tanker Algoscotia in the Sarnia slip.
Bookworm

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From early morning light to diminishing light, dusk, and total darkness (sigh!), river traffic flowed past Marysville. Throughout the day, clouds with drizzle, snow pellets, and a few snow flakes diminished any really good light.
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It was a pleasant surprise to see (AIS) Sam Laud at Bluewater Aggregates, Marysville, when I logged in just before first light. So, I drove to the best vantage point and shot frame after frame, as the sky brightened and then the sun broke over the treetops. This view is from the lower level.
It was a pleasant surprise to see (AIS) Sam Laud at Bluewater Aggregates, Marysville, when I logged in just before first light. So, I drove to the best vantage point and shot frame after frame, as the sky brightened and then the sun broke over the treetops. This view is from the lower level.
View through trees, from the parking lot.
View through trees, from the parking lot.
Sharon M 1 and McKeil barge moving up river to the Soo.
Sharon M 1 and McKeil barge moving up river to the Soo.
Tanker Jana Desgagnes at the upper Sarnia Fuel Dock. Later, she moved to the Sarnia Anchorage.
Tanker Jana Desgagnes at the upper Sarnia Fuel Dock. Later, she moved to the Sarnia Anchorage.
Tanker Algocanada, also at the upper Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Tanker Algocanada, also at the upper Sarnia Fuel Dock.
Kaye E. Barker, at Marysville on a Detroit to Stoneport run.
Kaye E. Barker, at Marysville on a Detroit to Stoneport run.
Algoma Conveyor (according to AIS) is down-bound to Sault Ste. Marie!
Algoma Conveyor (according to AIS) is down-bound to Sault Ste. Marie!
Saltie Labrador departed Goderich but AIS destination is DTT -- unknown port.
Saltie Labrador departed Goderich but AIS destination is DTT -- unknown port.
Bookworm

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Thirty minutes at the Bluewater Bridges...
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Laura E. VanEnkevort (Fairport)
Laura E. VanEnkevort (Fairport)
Tim S. Dool (Trios Rivieres)
Tim S. Dool (Trios Rivieres)
Clyde S. VanEnkevort (Cleveland)
Clyde S. VanEnkevort (Cleveland)
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Paul A wrote:I really enjoyed the beautiful scenery! Thanks.
Thank you, Paul. So much beauty along the river. Fun to share it on my thread.
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I really enjoyed the beautiful scenery! Thanks.
Bookworm

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The friendly town of St. Clair, Michigan, located on a sweeping curve of the St. Clair River, has some of the best vantage points for photographing passing ships -- especially down-bounders -- but there is a whole lot more to attract visitors.
This morning, as I waited for the anticipated traffic, I added some local color, to give you a feel for it.
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The St. Clair River and Riverwalk, photographed on a sunny day.
The St. Clair River and Riverwalk, photographed on a sunny day.
The newly-remodeled and expanded historic St. Clair Inn.
The newly-remodeled and expanded historic St. Clair Inn.
Main entrance of the St. Clair Inn.
Main entrance of the St. Clair Inn.
Spotted these figures (as though walking on water) through the fence, but have no information on who they may represent.
Spotted these figures (as though walking on water) through the fence, but have no information on who they may represent.
Palmer Park arch, with a view of the river.
Palmer Park arch, with a view of the river.
One of several whimsical art scenes to be enjoyed, on both sides of the street.
One of several whimsical art scenes to be enjoyed, on both sides of the street.
Saltie Humbergracht (Cote St. Catherine) passing St. Clair.
Saltie Humbergracht (Cote St. Catherine) passing St. Clair.
Humbergracht moves swiftly down river.
Humbergracht moves swiftly down river.
The Captain's wife, little boy, and dog watch everything that passes. Today it was tug Victory and her barge Maumee.
The Captain's wife, little boy, and dog watch everything that passes. Today it was tug Victory and her barge Maumee.
James R. Barker (Nanticoke) just as it began sprinkling.
James R. Barker (Nanticoke) just as it began sprinkling.
Bookworm

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A cold, rainy day over most of Michigan. Couldn't work in my soggy yard, but there was plenty of traffic on the St. Clair River to keep me busy!
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John G. Munson (Calcite) entered Lake Huron and went directly to the Sarnia Anchorage.
John G. Munson (Calcite) entered Lake Huron and went directly to the Sarnia Anchorage.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Ashtabula) sweeps under the Bluewater Bridges and into the St. Clair River.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Ashtabula) sweeps under the Bluewater Bridges and into the St. Clair River.
Algoma Discovery at the Sarnia Government Dock.
Algoma Discovery at the Sarnia Government Dock.
Evans McKeil (Sarnia) at Stag Island, making waves fore and aft.
Evans McKeil (Sarnia) at Stag Island, making waves fore and aft.
Tug Vigilant 1 (Sarnia) pushing her barge at Marysville.
Tug Vigilant 1 (Sarnia) pushing her barge at Marysville.
Federal Welland (Thunder Bay) off Stag Island.
Federal Welland (Thunder Bay) off Stag Island.
Ojibway (Sorel) in a cold, pelting rain, at St. Clair. A few wind-blown drops landed on my camera lens.
Ojibway (Sorel) in a cold, pelting rain, at St. Clair. A few wind-blown drops landed on my camera lens.
Fog replaced the rain as Tanker Carolus Magnus (Amsterdam, Netherlands) approached St. Clair.
Fog replaced the rain as Tanker Carolus Magnus (Amsterdam, Netherlands) approached St. Clair.
Stack markings of Carolus Magnus.
Stack markings of Carolus Magnus.
Still foggy in late afternoon when Tadoussac left the Sarnia slip and headed for Bowmanville.
Still foggy in late afternoon when Tadoussac left the Sarnia slip and headed for Bowmanville.
Bookworm

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After a somewhat foggy morning, Mother Nature kept teasing with sun followed by dark and threatening skies, from one end of the St. Clair River to the other! But there was plenty of ship traffic and no rain.
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Failed to include this in the previous post. The sun played off what looks to be a watch tower atop Juno's pilot house, making some interesting shadows.
Failed to include this in the previous post. The sun played off what looks to be a watch tower atop Juno's pilot house, making some interesting shadows.
Saltie Iryda (Burns Harbor) approaching Marysville.
Saltie Iryda (Burns Harbor) approaching Marysville.
Saltie Iryda in profile.
Saltie Iryda in profile.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Calcite) under beautiful blue skies, between Algonac and the State Park.
Lee A. Tregurtha (Calcite) under beautiful blue skies, between Algonac and the State Park.
One of those increasingly rare mornings when the weather and temperature were pleasant enough to enjoy some free time on the deck.
One of those increasingly rare mornings when the weather and temperature were pleasant enough to enjoy some free time on the deck.
American Integrity (Cleveland) below Marysville.
American Integrity (Cleveland) below Marysville.
The Honorable James L. Oberstar (AK/Rouge) passing between Port Huron's Maritime Center and Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's riverfront.
The Honorable James L. Oberstar (AK/Rouge) passing between Port Huron's Maritime Center and Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's riverfront.
A little boy, maybe 2 years old, who was watching as the fleet-mates met, was delighted by the "big noise" they made!
A little boy, maybe 2 years old, who was watching as the fleet-mates met, was delighted by the "big noise" they made!
Algoma Niagara (Detroit) on Lake Huron, above the Bluewater Bridges.
Algoma Niagara (Detroit) on Lake Huron, above the Bluewater Bridges.
Indiana Harbor sliding into the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Indiana Harbor sliding into the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Manitoulin (Chicago) up-bound at Stag Island.
Manitoulin (Chicago) up-bound at Stag Island.
Bookworm

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Saltie traffic is increasing as foreign shippers anticipate good cargoes of the ongoing US and Canadian grain harvest.
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Saltie Federal Dart (now down-bound on Lake Michigan but with no verifiable destination) at Marysville.
Saltie Federal Dart (now down-bound on Lake Michigan but with no verifiable destination) at Marysville.
Saltie Juno (Superior) up-bound at Stag Island.
Saltie Juno (Superior) up-bound at Stag Island.
Saltie Pia (Sorel) passing the USCG Hollyhock.
Saltie Pia (Sorel) passing the USCG Hollyhock.
Algoma Buffalo refueled at Corunna before heading on to Goderich.
Algoma Buffalo refueled at Corunna before heading on to Goderich.
CSL Tadoussac in the Sarnia slip.
CSL Tadoussac in the Sarnia slip.
John J. Boland (no current destination) approaching the Bluewater Bridges.
John J. Boland (no current destination) approaching the Bluewater Bridges.
Bookworm

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A saltie, a freighter, a footer, and a tug. Nice variety today on the St. Clair River. Not surprisingly, weather-wise, we're under a frost advisory as well as the possibility of heavy rain and wind.
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Saltie Federal Mackinac (Montreal) casting a rippled reflection at Stag Island.
Saltie Federal Mackinac (Montreal) casting a rippled reflection at Stag Island.
John J. Boland (Ashtabula) stands out against shades of gray and white in sky and water.
John J. Boland (Ashtabula) stands out against shades of gray and white in sky and water.
Fill 'er up! American Century (Superior) at the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Fill 'er up! American Century (Superior) at the Corunna Fuel Dock.
Tug Vigilant I (Sarnia) churning up the water as she passes.
Tug Vigilant I (Sarnia) churning up the water as she passes.
Vigilant I literally over shadowed by American Century.
Vigilant I literally over shadowed by American Century.
Bokworm

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Stormy weather the past two days kept many vessels at anchor, but a few made daylight passage on the St. Clair River, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Tug Laura L. VanEnkevort (Stoneport) with signs of a previous limestone cargo on the side of her barge.
Tug Laura L. VanEnkevort (Stoneport) with signs of a previous limestone cargo on the side of her barge.
Close-up of award-winning art on the pilot house of St. Laurent.
Close-up of award-winning art on the pilot house of St. Laurent.
St. Laurent (Thunder Bay) moving slowly up river.
St. Laurent (Thunder Bay) moving slowly up river.
My first time to see and photograph tanker Paul Desgagnes, moored at the lower Sarnia Dock.
My first time to see and photograph tanker Paul Desgagnes, moored at the lower Sarnia Dock.
John J. Carrick at the lower Sarnia Dock.
John J. Carrick at the lower Sarnia Dock.
Calumet (Bruce Mines) on waters much calmer than the day before.
Calumet (Bruce Mines) on waters much calmer than the day before.
Bigger than life American Integrity (Silver Bay) ended my ship shooting with a welcome salute!
Bigger than life American Integrity (Silver Bay) ended my ship shooting with a welcome salute!
Bookworm

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The "Gales of Autumn" have arrived on lower Lake Huron. Morning started out calm enough but, by the time I was finished, I had become a tree-hugger and used my car, a picnic table, and a concrete parking lot barrier to brace myself against the strong ESE winds while holding the camera steady enough to get clear images!
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Yesterday, the water was clear enough to watch schools of small fish darting near the breakwall. This morning, in the exact same place, this is what the water looked like. Disgusting, and I have no idea where it came from.
Yesterday, the water was clear enough to watch schools of small fish darting near the breakwall. This morning, in the exact same place, this is what the water looked like. Disgusting, and I have no idea where it came from.
Algoma Spirit departing the Corunna Fuel Dock in lingering fog. She went up to Sarnia from there.
Algoma Spirit departing the Corunna Fuel Dock in lingering fog. She went up to Sarnia from there.
John D. Leitch (Burns Harbor) maneuvering into position to access the fuel dock.
John D. Leitch (Burns Harbor) maneuvering into position to access the fuel dock.
Algoma Niagara (Burns Harbor) slowing to allow Leitch to finish refueling so she can fill up, too.
Algoma Niagara (Burns Harbor) slowing to allow Leitch to finish refueling so she can fill up, too.
Victory (Soo) entering Chemical Valley.
Victory (Soo) entering Chemical Valley.
John G. Munson on a rare trip to Marquette.
John G. Munson on a rare trip to Marquette.
Whitefish Bay (Meldrum Bay) at the Junction Buoy.
Whitefish Bay (Meldrum Bay) at the Junction Buoy.
River Police approaching Marysville boat launch.
River Police approaching Marysville boat launch.
Saltie Whistler (Superior) may be used to  winds like these. She'll experience plenty before she gets there!
Saltie Whistler (Superior) may be used to winds like these. She'll experience plenty before she gets there!
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