DULUTH — As the shipping season nears its end, the John J. Boland made a quick visit to Duluth-Superior on Thursday.
The laker arrived around 1 p.m. and departed around 3 p.m., with Tug Missouri assisting.
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Built in 1973, the John J. Boland has a length of almost 680 feet and a width of nearly 78 feet. The ship is headed to the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, according to the website
vesselfinder.com,
with an estimated arrival for early Saturday morning.
The John J. Boland travels through icy water in the Duluth harbor Thursday, Jan. 9.
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The John J. Boland approaches the Duluth Cargo Connect terminal Thursday, Jan. 9.
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Tug Missouri travels in the Duluth harbor toward the Aerial Lift Bridge while assisting the John J. Boland Thursday, Jan. 9.
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The John J. Boland travels in icy water in the Duluth harbor toward the Aerial Lift Bridge on Thursday, Jan. 9.
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Tug Missouri, lower, travels in the opposite direction of the John J. Boland in the Duluth harbor after assisting the ship as it prepared to depart.
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The John J. Boland prepares to travel under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth toward Lake Superior on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Dan Williamson joined the Duluth News Tribune in June 2021 where he's involved in digital content such as video, photos and podcasts as well as covering breaking news. Previously, he worked in television broadcasting as a Sports Director/Anchor at WDIO-TV in Duluth, Sports Director/Anchor in Bismarck, N.D., News and Sports Anchor at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, and Reporter/Photographer/Editor with the syndicated show "Life to the Max" in Eden Prairie. He was also the Development Director for the Duluth Salvation Army. Williamson grew up in Alexandria, graduated from St. Cloud State University and has lived in Duluth since 2012.
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