I have visited Duluth several times, and as someone from the high plains of Texas, I was fascinated with the ships, the Alpena being one of my favorites, but had little understanding of the operations. This video filled in all the gaps in my knowledge, I enjoyed it very much, thanks for posting.
Excellent video! The loading & unloading process is very interesting. When I was a kid back in the 50s, I would spend hours watching freighters unload coal in a yard a couple of blocks from my house. That was a long time ago when most homes burned coal for heat! When the weather was bad on Lake Superior, the ships would sail on Portage Canal where I lived in Hancock. Sometimes they would tie up at Lily Pond so I could see the ships up close. One day I watched 15 ships sail by our house! Would love to visit Duluth & do some ship watching if time & money would permit.
What an outstanding video, thank you very much for producing it and making it available on RUclips!
Thank you! We've been digging through the archive and finding some gems such as this one.
I have visited Duluth several times, and as someone from the high plains of Texas, I was fascinated with the ships, the Alpena being one of my favorites, but had little understanding of the operations. This video filled in all the gaps in my knowledge, I enjoyed it very much, thanks for posting.
My home town. Was a great place to grow up. Bringing back some good memories here.
Excellent video! The loading & unloading process is very interesting. When I was a kid back in the 50s, I would spend hours watching freighters unload coal in a yard a couple of blocks from my house. That was a long time ago when most homes burned coal for heat! When the weather was bad on Lake Superior, the ships would sail on Portage Canal where I lived in Hancock. Sometimes they would tie up at Lily Pond so I could see the ships up close. One day I watched 15 ships sail by our house! Would love to visit Duluth & do some ship watching if time & money would permit.
Brilliant work. Everybody.
Bloody hell guys another battle I got no doubt you'll win this all the best to Mum and chooks and best wishes from New Zealand.
Realy interresting
Very Interesting!
Very interesting video....Thanks
pretty neat
Just found this by chance. Wonderful footage. Where and when was this filmed.
This documentary was created in 1997 and filmed in the ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI
@PBSNorth thank you I had a feeling it was a while back.
Fascinating! What year was this documentary made?
1997
What year was this filmed? I'd Like to see a current version of this.
The documentary was created in 1997. It's doubtful that similar access would be given today.
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