John G Munson/Duluth today

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Anyone know why the Munson went out under the bridge this morning after unloading limestone, promptly headed for Superior, did a loop, then went in the Superior entrance and right back over to the DM&IR docks in Duluth? Definitely the scenic route from Hallett 5 to the Ore Dock.

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Munson now at Two Harbors

[Guest]

Just a wild guess. Thanks to MN laws preventing pumping water (not including ballast water) into the harbor. She might have gone out into WI waters in order to pump out the tunnel. Limestone colored water is non-polluting just a little milky.

[Guest]

Anyone know why the Munson went out under the bridge this morning after unloading limestone, promptly headed for Superior, did a loop, then went in the Superior entrance and right back over to the DM&IR docks in Duluth? Definitely the scenic route from Hallett 5 to the Ore Dock.

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Most likely a change of plans. She was anchored (or drifting) outside of Superior for a while, perhaps waiting for new orders. She may have originally planned on loading at BN5 in Superior, but got diverted to CN in Duluth.

[Ray]

Anyone know why the Munson went out under the bridge this morning after unloading limestone, promptly headed for Superior, did a loop, then went in the Superior entrance and right back over to the DM&IR docks in Duluth? Definitely the scenic route from Hallett 5 to the Ore Dock.

Track of this event at https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/ho ... 33/zoom:12