By Russell E. Emmons (Russemmons) on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:59 pm:
Some time back, someone out here was saying that out of 100 plus ships on the lakes only about 60 are presently sailing. Don't remember who or when this was. Obviously the economic climate is a big reason for this. Down along the St. Clair River where we are fortunate to get good vantage of these ships, we haven't seen as many lately. The scuttlebut around is saying they are starting to ship coal and other items overland by rail again! Also much shipping is now going over to tugs pushing large barges. We see these plying up & down the river frequently. Much less crew, more economical. Figures,signs of the times, less expense, more profit.
By Uncle Chuck at Little Betsy (Unclechuck) on Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 11:12 pm:
Enjoyed all the stories- Thanks!