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Usace Detroit
Приєднався 1 лют 2016
The Detroit District, established in 1841, covers 82,000 square miles of land inhabited by about 14 million people and includes the state of Michigan and portions of the states of Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota with 3,200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline.
New Lock at the Soo: 2024 Project Update
Crews working on the New Lock at the Soo project have had a productive season. Civil Engineer Rachel Miller joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center to share highlights of the past year including completion of upstream approach walls, building coffer dams and starting demolition of the 100+ year old Sabin Lock. She also previewed what lies ahead for this mega project.
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Sabin Lock Dewatering and Demolition May 14-July 23, 2024
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Timelapse video of the Sabin Lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan being dewatered and demolition of the chamber following to make way for New Lock at the Soo construction. The imagery was captured between May 14, 2024 to July 23, 2024.
Discover Duluth-Superior Harbor: Past, Present and Future
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Park Ranger and Historian Scott Bjorklund and Jayson Hron, Director of Communication and Marketing for Duluth-Superior Harbor joined us for an exploration of the history and development of the Great Lakes’ busiest harbor. Jayson will also share plans for the future of this vital port.
Meet the Captain of the Gott: Master of the Great Lakes’ Most Powerful Ship
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Timothy Alfson, captain of the Edwin H. Gott, joined us to share stories from his career on the Great Lakes. He will also talk about what it is like to be responsible for the ship and crew, while living and working aboard one of the largest vessels on the Great Lakes.
Soo Locks Top 10: Cargo Ships in 2023
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The 2023 season was another busy one for crews at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After running all the numbers and counting every lockage we compiled a list of the top ten cargo ships that made the most trips through the locks last year.
Merchant Mariners: What does it take to make it?
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Ron Wilson, talent acquisition specialist for Interlake Steamship Company joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center for a conversation about his experiences as a merchant mariner. He shared the inside scoop on how to get hired, and what to expect as a merchant mariner on the Great Lakes.
Soo Locks Last Ship 2023-2024 season
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The Philip R. Clarke was the last ship through the Soo Locks for the 2023-2024 navigation season. This video shows the ship's transit through the Soo Locks (turn sound on for ice breaking and salute).
Guardians of the Rock: A Journey Through Split Rock Lighthouse’s History and Present
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Hayes Scriven, Site Manager of Split Rock Lighthouse discusses the history of the iconic and remote Lake Superior Light Station. He also illuminates several direct connections from Keepers of the past and the modern day at this National Historic Landmark.
World War Two Hits the Twin Ports: Merchant Mariners Protect the Nation
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Historian Scott Bjorklund, a park ranger at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center to discuss Duluth-Superior Harbor shipbuilding and the critical role the Mesabi Iron Range played in arming the allies during World War Two.
Sabin Lock Gate Drop
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This video shows the upstream end Sabin Lock miter gates being cut and dropped into the lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. These gates were dropped instead of being lifted due to the deteriorating condition of the wooden gates. The Sabin Lock opened in 1919, making it over 100 years old.
New Lock at the Soo Construction Sequencing video
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This New Lock at the Soo Conceptual Construction Sequence Video shows the steps needed to complete the New Lock. Actual sequence of construction may vary.
The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations
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Shipwreck Historian Ric Mixter is one of the few people who has visited the Edmund Fitzgerald's wreck site in person. He joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center to share more than 20 years of research into the career and tragic loss of this ship. Ric will shares first hand accounts of Capt. McSorely's reputation as a "heavy weather sailor" and examines investigations into the Fitzgerald's loss.
New Lock at the Soo: Highlights of a Busy Year
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2023 has been an incredibly productive year of for the New Lock at the Soo. Project Manager, Mollie Mahoney, joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center with a presentation about the ongoing construction. Mollie highlights the progress made so far and work planned for next year and beyond.
Ladies in Waiting: Long-Term Layups on the Great Lakes
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Some of the Great Lakes' most beautiful and historic vessels have been in long term lay-up in ports across the region. Park Ranger Kaylee shares the backstories of many of these vessels and discusses what the future may hold in store for them.
Soo Locks 2023 Navigation Season Opening
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Soo Locks 2023 Navigation Season Opening
Semper Paratus; Always Ready! The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spar
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Semper Paratus; Always Ready! The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spar
Made in America: A Conversation with Mark Barker, President of Interlake Maritime Services
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Made in America: A Conversation with Mark Barker, President of Interlake Maritime Services
Great Lakes Icebreakers: Keeping Boats and the Economy Moving
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Great Lakes Icebreakers: Keeping Boats and the Economy Moving
November Gales: Deadly Storms from 1905-1975
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November Gales: Deadly Storms from 1905-1975
Operations of the St. Marys Falls Canal (Vintage)
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Operations of the St. Marys Falls Canal (Vintage)
History of the Soo Locks (Vintage Version)
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History of the Soo Locks (Vintage Version)
New Lock at the Soo: Key to the Great Lakes
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New Lock at the Soo: Key to the Great Lakes
Take a ride on the Paul R. Tregurtha
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Take a ride on the Paul R. Tregurtha