April 22, 20136Comments

My Name Is Marlin Spike

When I was 18 years old, back in about June of 1972, I joined the Seafarer’s International Union at their “Hall” in Alpena, MI. That day changed my life forever. Of course, I...

by Doug LaLonde

Ships Of The Great Lakes

April 20, 20131Comments

Upbound For Superior Midwest Energy Terminal

This morning, at about 0740 we cleared the Bluewater Bridge at Port Huron, MI and Lake Huron Cut buoys 11 & 12, (the beginning of the St. Clair River at the North end), on...

by Doug LaLonde

Ships Of The Great Lakes

April 19, 20138Comments

What Is A Great Lakes Pilot?

My Dad was a Pilot on the Great Lakes and I am one too. But you might be asking; What does a Great Lakes Pilot do? Well, I’m going to tell you. And I should know, I’ve...

by Doug LaLonde

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April 18, 20130Comments

Superior Midwest Energy Terminal To Detroit Edison St. Clair Power Plant

Good Morning! I got up early this morning cause we’re getting close to Sault Ste. Marie and I wanted to make a quick Post to my Blog. We’re running on schedule. In fact we...

by Doug LaLonde

Ships Of The Great Lakes

April 13, 20132Comments

April 12 On The M/V Indiana Harbor: A Great Lakes Ore Carrier

When you have a “Blog” you need to post to it as much as practical. At times “Posting” to a Blog is more of a chore than a pleasure. Today – I felt like I should write a...

by Doug LaLonde

Ships Of The Great Lakes

April 10, 20133Comments

I Want To Be A Great Lakes Pilot

My name’s DiamondDug LaLonde. And I AM a Great Lakes Self-Unloading Bulk Freighter Pilot. I’ve been navigating ships on the Great Lakes of North America for 19 years....

by Doug LaLonde

Ships Of The Great Lakes

April 8, 20133Comments

Boat Nerds Love Ships On The Great Lakes

Great Lakes Ships And Boat-Nerds Great Lakes Ships are of interest to a great many people in Canada and the United States. There may even be Great Lakes Shipping enthusiasts...

by Doug LaLonde

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