🚢 Freighter Friday Salute! We got a Captain’s Salute from the mighty Joyce L. VanEnkevort — a tugboat powerhouse paired with the self-unloading barge Great Lakes Trader. This iconic duo is a regular sight on the Great Lakes and a true workhorse of the iron ore and stone trade. 🔹 Built for Power & Precision Joyce L. VanEnkevort was built in 1998 by Bay Shipbuilding in Wisconsin. She’s 135 feet long, 50 feet wide, and powered by twin Caterpillar diesel engines producing over 10,000 horsepower. S

🎉 2025 Fall Boatnerd Tour Recap 🎉 We had an unforgettable day aboard the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours with an amazing crew of boatnerds and ship junkies! One of the highlights? Captain Gordy Garris and Mason Harris giving the Joseph L. Block a full Master Salute — a moment that truly captured the spirit of the Great Lakes! 🚢 From chasing freighters to sharing maritime stories, we’re proud to inspire the next generation with fun, interactive experiences that celebrate our rich shipping herita