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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...