Great Lakes Ships Volume 3 15 Freighters in Action
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We see fifteen boats at various Great Lakes locations. You’ll see huge 1000 footers, classic lakers, bulk freighters, self unloaders and tankers. Each laker is a unique boat and you’ll get information and history on each boat. Volume Three.
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| Producer | Plets Express |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour 5 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
This exciting video covers fifteen boats at various Great Lakes locations. You’ll see huge 1000 footers, classic lakers, bulk freighters, self unloaders and tankers. Each laker is a unique boat and you’ll get information and history on each boat. Featured ships on this DVD include Roger Blough, Algolake, Algosteel, Lee A. Tregurtha, Fred R. White Jr., Catherine Desgagnes, James R. Barker, Edwin H. Gott, American Republic, Kasteelborg, Saginaw, Quebecois, Canadian Voyager, Canadian Transport, and the Joseph H. Frantz.
See the boats up close as they enter and exit through various ports and other Great Lakes locations as these lakers are also seen sailing seaways, lakes, rivers, canals and locks. “Great Lakes Ships” volumes are a great way to enjoy these fascinating behemoths of the lakes!
rickyfreni –
In Part 3 which was originally released in 2001, there are a variety of container ships in the 5 great lakes.
The boats that are shown in order are:
1. Roger Blough that was built between 1968-1972
2. Algosteel built in 1966
3. Fred R. White Jr. that was built in 1978 as the footage was filmed in August of 1998
4. James R. Barker built in 1976 as there is also an LS&I freight with Burlington Northern U-Boats in charge at the Marquette Ore Dock
5. The American Republic built in 1981
6. The Saginaw which was built in 1953 as the John J. Bolland
7. Canadian Voyager which was built in 1962 as the Black Bay as it rolls under the Duluth Lift Bridge at night in October of 1999
8. Joseph H. Franz that was built in 1925 as a steamer, but later converted to diesel power in 1965
9. Algolake built in 1976
10. Lee A. Tregurtha that was built in 1942 for the US Navy during WWII as it is waiting for a load of Taconite Pellets from the LS&I
11. Catherine Desgagnes built in 1961
12. Edwin H. Gott built in 1978 as it is leaving Two Harbors
13. the Kasteelborg built in 1998 & it is still one of the newest ships during the time that the program was being made
14. the Quebecois built in 1962 as it was filmed in December of 1996
And 15. the Canadian transport built in 1979 as it is seen with the wild waves on April Fool’s Day 1998 even though there is snow in town
The music in the opening & closing credits were also used in some vintage steam shows by Greg Scholl.