James R Barker with the best two-tone horn and salute on the Great Lakes
James R Barker with the best two-tone horn and salute on the Great Lakes.
The James R. Barker has the most iconic salute on the Great Lakes. Known as "The Barker Bark," the captain of the Barker frequently delights ship-watchers with an extra-long “Masters Salute.”
Two salutes are common while ships pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. Neither are required or necessary. They are performed at the discretion of the ship’s captain.
The "captain's salute" consists of one long and two short blasts of the horn. The "master salute" is similar but consists of three long and two short blasts.
While the master salute was traditionally thought of as a more formal salute for special occasions, captains use both types of salute interchangeably these days.
📸 : Scott's Canal Captures via Destination Duluth
Winter Sunset on Lake Superior
Can’t beat winter sunsets on Lake Superior 🌊✌️
📸 : Chuck Olsen via Destination Duluth
Drone Show over Lake Superior
Drone Show over Lake Superior
A super cool 100-drone light show over Lake Superior last weekend in conjunction of the North Shore Scenic Railroad's Christmas City Express.
📸: Schauer Photo Images via Destination Duluth
You’re going to want to come with an empty stomach - Duluth is a foodie haven. Where is your favorite place to grab a bite when you’re here?
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The Joseph L Block was the first LAKER arrival last week in Duluth. The crowd cheers as the master salute bellows from the ship to the Aerial Lift Bridge and then returned in like manner.
📸 : Steve Sola, co-owner of South Pier Inn and the South Pier Inner Lighthouse
NOW is a great time to visit Duluth and see the ships!
The big boats are on the move as the hurry to get their last loads before winter layup. The shipping season officially closes January 15 with the closing of the Soo Locks.
Listen for the salute. The Alpena is the only steam-engine laker with a high pitch steam horn.
Built in 1942, the Alpena is the oldest active laker on the Great Lakes. She primarily sails Lake Michigan, visiting the Duluth ports only a few times a year.
This video was taken at the South Pier Inn. Owned and operated by the Sola family, the hotel is celebrating its 20th year. It is known as The Shipwatcher’s Destination because it’s located right at the foot of the Aerial Lift Bridge and mere feet from the South Pier on the Park Point side of the Canal.
📸 : Jerry Thoreson via Destination Duluth
Lake Superior cold shower (watch until the end...brr)
📸 : Cary Schmies via Destination Duluth
Did you catch Bike Duluth Festival co-director Jeremy Jeanette on Minnesota Live this morning? He gave the scoop on all of the festival activities happening this weekend at Spirit Mountain! Racers can still register online or the day of the races – and spectating is free! Check out more at BikeDuluthFestival.com
The sounds of summer at Park Point Beach.
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The early Monday morning arrival of the Viking Octantis cruise ship.
The Octantis will make several more stops this summer. Go to bit.ly/DECCcruiseships for the schedule!
Interested in taking a Great Lakes Cruise Tour? Go to bit.ly/DDVikingOctanis to learn more about the Viking Octantis.
Video by Jane Herrick via Destination Duluth
Navy Warship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul arriving in Duluth on 5.16.22 for a first ever Navy commissioning. SOUND ON for great salutes!
The Navy will commission the ship on Saturday in an official ceremony.
Video by Steve Sola - from atop the South Pier Inner Lighthouse. Steve is a co-owner of the lighthouse and the South Pier Inn – via Destination Duluth.
A quick soar through the best city. #Duluth
Duluth has 42 named creeks and rivers that flow down the hillside into the St. Louis River and Lake Superior. During the next few weeks, they are at their highest levels. Come see!
Video of Lester River flowing into Lake Superior by Andrea Stedman via Destination Duluth
Radio Communication with the Resko
🔊 SOUND ON 🔊 to hear the radio communication from the captain of the Resko, the first Saltie of the season, to the Aerial Lift Bridge operator and the tugboat assist captains. The Resko, a 624-foot bulk carrier from the Polsteam fleet headquartered in Poland, arrived under Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge at 6:32 p.m. on April 13.
Video by Dennis O’Hara, duluthharbor.com via Destination Duluth
First Laker Arrival - Arthur M. Anderson
The beloved and famous Arthur M. Anderson arrived through the Duluth canal and under the Aerial Lift Bridge Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 12:07 PM, marking the first laker arrival of the 2022 season.
Read more about the history of the Anderson at bit.ly/ArthurMAndersonWiki
📸 : Steve Sola via Destination Duluth
Just a quick spin around the Aerial Lift Bridge.
Just a quick spin around the Aerial Lift Bridge.
Video by Tchida-Photography. via Destination Duluth
FOUR 1000 FOOT SHIPS!
FOUR 1000 FOOT SHIPS!
The 1000' American Century follows 1000' Burns Harbor as they wake from their winter layup with assist from two tugboat ice-cutters. Also in the video are Interlake's James R. Barker and Paul R. Tregurtha making for a rare look at FOUR 1000 foot vessels together.
Video by American Century Captain Justin VonSprecken. Used with permission via Destination Duluth
