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ASC's 1,004' American Spirit passing Mariner Park Pavilion, St. Clair River, on New Year's morning 2019
The American Spirit departs Duluth with a load of UTAC Mustang flux pellets for Indiana Harbor. A perfect night to be at the canal with a warm breeze from the southwest and a large crowd gathered to watch the footer glide out into Lake Superior.
The thousand-footer American Spirit arrives in Duluth on Saturday for winter lay-up at the Port Terminal.
With lakers getting ready to head out in a few weeks I wanted to get a shot or two with them as a backdrop. Here UP's twice-weekly transfer to Duluth rolls past the Philip R. Clarke and American Spirit.
The American Spirit, resting on the face of Zug Island, unloads ore at US Steel's Great Lakes Works. The Mississagi fuels at Windsor before proceeding upbound for Sarnia.
The tug Helen H works between the American Spirit (left) and Philip R. Clarke as it tries to snuggle the latter into its winter hibernation berth at Duluth's Port Terminal.
The cruise ship, American Spirit is temporarily docked at John Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend, Washington. This park is dedicated to John B. Pope, retired City Parks Department supervisor. The dock features a floating dock for temporary moorage.
Year of build: 2004 / Age: 19
Flag state: USA
Builder: Chesapeake Shipbuilding (Salisbury, Maryland USA)
Speed: 14 kn / 26 km/h / 16 mph
Length (LOA): 67 m / 220 ft
Beam (width): 13 m / 43 ft
Gross Tonnage: 1955 gt
Passengers: 94 - 102
Crew: 26
Passengers-to-space ratio: 20
Decks: 4
Cabins: 47
Decks with cabins: 3
Last Refurbishment: 2017
Sister-ships: American Star, American Independence, American Glory
Owner: American Cruise Lines Inc
Operator: American Cruise Lines
The modern American Spirit is for the traveler who pursues the exceptional. Uniquely designed to navigate the inland waterways of Alaska and Puget Sound, American Spirit brings guests to some of the most beautiful locations in America.
In the intimate atmosphere on board, guests may find that fellow travelers share their passion for these historic places and often become lifelong friends. It's easy to relax and feel comfortable in the spacious lounges and staterooms.
References: cruisemapper.com/ships/American-Spirit-825; americancruiselines.com/usa-riverboat-cruise-ships/independence-class-coastal-ships/american-spirit
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The American Spirit and Philip R. Clarke rest at the Port Terminal awaiting the start of the shipping season in late March. I'm guessing there is a bubbler system around the stern of the Clarke to keep ice away, otherwise it would be frozen solid here.
The one thousand foot long American Spirit prepares to drop some limestone at Buffington, Indiana. June 21, 2022.
The American Spirit makes it's way under the aerial lift bridge in Duluth on it's arrival on Saturday evening, it's departure the next day did not go so smoothly as it appears to have been pushed off course due to strong currents at the canal and was grounded to the North of the canal.
Tug escort at dawn - 1,004' laker American Spirit, experiencing engine issues, and tugs Pennsylvania (left) and Ontario, St. Clair River
American Steamship's St. Clair exits the Poe Lock at Sault Ste. Marie while in the distance ASC American Spirit waits for our footer Indiana Harbor to lock through. The smaller MacArthur Lock on the left was undergoing inspection and isn't expected to be back in service until August 19, causing numerous delays.
Downbound off a hazy Lake St. Clair, the American Spirit begins the trip down the Detroit River to Zug Island.
I decided to upload this photo in memory of September 11th
Also, regarding the American Eagle Contest back in August, I made it onto their digital billboard in Times Square for three weeks! Thank you to everyone who voted!
With their destination looming in the background, the American Spirit begins preparation to dock on the face of Zug Island.
The American Spirit, resting on the face of Zug Island, unloads ore at US Steel's Great Lakes Works.
The American Century (left) and American Spirit are tied up in Duluth for the winter. The tug Helen H breaks ice to make room for the Philip R. Clarke to join the den. The BNSF ore cars in the foreground are stored as well, but hopefully will return to service this March when Keewatin Taconite restarts production.