They hold union jobs, all the way up to the captain, and crew members say the pay and benefits are worth the sacrifices they make to be on board. The shipping industry has a more than one billion dollar economic impact on the region. He also jams a pair of sweatpants under the door to cut that light. Plus, grease. "It's more mentally stressful, the job is. Brendan also holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Of the 13 "footers" on the Great Lakes a nickname for the 1,000-foot boats the Paul R. Tregurtha is the longest. Eric Seals will be posting @ericseals on Twitter and Instagram . 2023 www.thetimesherald.com. Mark is past Chairman of the board for Lake Carriers Association and he serves on the board of Moran Towing Corporation. Brendan is part of Interlakes Incident Response and Management Team, and is a Qualified Individual (OPA 90) and is trained as an Incident Commander/On-scene Coordinator. at 1,010 feet long, she's bigger than three football fields laid end to end. Brendan is also the Chairman of Board of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Foundation, where he has served as an Officer and Trustee since 1999. Tradues em contexto de "Master Motors" en ingls-portugus da Reverso Context : So all you have to do is take the inconvenient time of the Master Motors company or the longest 4 to 6 hour trip with departure from the port of Camar, with morning and afternoon departures. Since assuming the leadership role of Chief Financial Officer in the fall of 2014, Bill has brought his extensive financial acumen to The Interlake Steamship Company. After receiving his Juris Doctorate from The University of Toledo College of Law, Tom worked for the boutique Cleveland, Ohio admiralty and maritime law firm of Ray, Robinson, Carle & Davies, P.L.L. ", People on board have invested their lives on the lakes, and while it's a different way of life, Denise says she wouldn't trade it for anything, "I figure these kids I am watching climb the ladder right now, one day some of them will be captains. And he likes chatting with them and spreading his love of the lakes. "It's been awesome," said Linda Kempf of Marysville. Cheers and congrats from those of us who have had the great opportunity to watch your comings and goings here on Dennis' wonderful duluthharborcam website, and on our occasional trips to Duluth/Superior. Prior to joining Interlake, he sailed aboard numerous vessels in the Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico and trans-Atlantic trades. The raffle is September 30th. She also has a dog. This enabled salvage experts to successfully raise the ship's bow by filling stern voids which reduced the amount of forward weight on the rocks, and hence refloat the vessel. "Being dirty all the time doesn't really bug me," Perkins said. Time lapse as freighter goes through Soo Locks, Time lapse video as Capt. The drawing will be held later this month during the museum's H20 event. They all have specific jobs, but it's a jack-of-all-trades environment. Those goodies are everything from pastries and cookies to smoked sausages. Nater in the wheel house of the Paul R. Tregurtha Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Watch for my new Children's book. The Interlake Steamship Company was given a contract in 1979 by its customer Republic Steel, to transport iron ore from Lake Superior ports to their steel mill at Indiana Harbor, or to their transshipment terminal at Lorain.[1]. Framing beneath the plating was also bent and cracked. It is said to be a skill so honed over time and practice that should an experienced ocean-faring captain try it, a freighter would likely end up grounded and heavily damaged. That might be 3 p.m. or 3 a.m. To compensate, Thibaudeau sleeps in a cabin with blacked-out windows. Interlake hired him right out of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, which he entered in 1976, the year after the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in Lake Superior during a gale. Designed by the American Ship Building Company to fulfill two briefs: With the second brief in mind, she was one of the first freighters with full air conditioning, elevators, and luxurious dcor. Dustin Darby is a First Mate, "There are gates at the bottom of the cargo holds, hydraulic gates, and they put the cargo on to a conveyor system. Prior to the purchase of this group of companies, Mr. Tregurtha was Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer of Moore McCormack Resources Inc., a natural resources and marine transportation company. Loading 43,000 net tons in Conneaut, Ohio, both United States and Canadian Coast Guard services provided ice breaking assistance so that the voyage was completed without any delays. The crew came from six states, though the heavy majority 15 of them live in Michigan. Mates substitute in around the clock and often pilot the ship, but they call him when needed. PAUL R TREGURTHA Royal Blast (2021) Creator (s) Sharon Miller Jo Jordan Voice Actors UK Voice Actor Matt Wilkinson (2010-2012) US Voice Actor Tom Kenny (2010-2012) Overview Name Paul R. Tregurtha Nicknames The Logging Freighters (along with US Brig Niagara) Gender Male Country Misty Island England (formerly) United States (built) Affiliation She holds a number of cargo records:[1], On termination of the Republic Steel contract, on May 23, 1990, she was rechristened MV Paul R. Tregurtha at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, named in honor of the Vice Chairman of Interlake Steamship Co. On May 3, 2002, her only captain died in his cabin, Captain Mitch Hallin, aged 55. A backup is necessary there because the channel is too narrow for the Tregurtha to turn. Captains make $160,000 to $200,000, according to Glenn Kolke, marine personnel manager for Interlake. He listened to mates on the deck and issued directions to the wheelman. Burgett and his wife, Lynn, boarded the 1,000-footer Tuesday in St. Clair with friends Bob and Linda Kempf,Janet Knust and Rick Sheffield. He's Chris Perkins, for those of you not on the boat. wolverines. Capt. Occasionally, a movie is shown in the crew dining room. Follow him on Twitter: @DetroitReporter. 0000005509 00000 n 0:32. Stay onboard with Interlake: The Interlake Steamship Company Catch up with their adventures here. Once the Great Lakes freighter was tucked safely inside the lock, the gates shut behind it, an influx of water raised it 20 feet, and she was on her way into Lake Superior. There's Nater and her cat. 67 0 obj <> endobj "Everybody I've talked to has said it's a trip of a lifetime and I . she's been hibernating in sturgeon bay, wisconsin. Get the details of the current Voyage of PAUL R.TREGURTHA including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 7729057, MMSI 366904940, Call Sign WYR4481 Across the Great Lakes ships The Interlake Steamship Co., which owns nine working vessels on the lakes, employs 23 people aboard the Tregurtha. 0000000891 00000 n On board the Paul R. Tregurtha: The Great Ship of the Great Lakes, GRAPHIC: I am going to die: Body camera footage released in womans in-custody death, Toledo students accused of giving teacher edibles, could face criminal charges, Alleged serial bank robber arrested in Findlay, Toledo teen identified in 41-year-old cold case, TPS becomes part of Safer Ohio School Tip Line, City of Toledo names community members to weigh-in on next Police Chief, City of Toledo launches landlord and tenant surveys, MSU plans to update security, reclaim our sense of safety. Perkins works in the deepest areas beneath the engine room. Kadleck says the company moves cargo for a number of different industries, "In any given season, all of our ships move about 20 million tons of iron ore, coal and stone. They stay in staterooms near the captain's own on a deck below the pilot house. The next day, at 1:08 a.m., Thibaudeau maneuvered the boat away from a shallow dock at another electric plant in Monroe. MV Paul R. Tregurtha is a Great Lakes-based bulk carrier freighter. Built for approximately $60 million, she became a flagship for the Interlake fleet. His whole career has been with Interlake Steamship Co., which owns the Tregurtha and eight other working ships. She can carry up to 68,000 gross tons of taconite pellets or 71,000 net tons of coal. 0000002884 00000 n "They actually assign to the guests a porter, an individual who looks after us, keeps us advised She's constanly bringing us plates of goodies," Randy Burgett said Thursday from the ship. I hope you all still enjoy the interview anywayFair winds and following seas to Captain Bob we will all miss you on the Lakes very much, but wish you the best in the years ahead while you begin this new chapter of your life. In exchange for their paychecks, crew members miss family occasions, birthdays, holidays and more. [2], At around 3 a.m. on August 15, 2012, as she was proceeding downbound with 62,000 tons of coal, the bow of MV Paul R. Tregurtha grounded in the outbound channel of St. Marys River, just north of the Neebish Island ferry crossing, near Sault Ste. Fair winds and following seas. The space where the boat had to go is 110 feet wide. If something busts, he may have to shut down the line, losing precious time. MMSI: 366904950 . The groom, Gerald, was the Captain of the Tregurtha back in 1991. The Paul R. Tregurtha is the crown jewel of her fleet, and she makes a lot of trips through our area. Between the raffle and the fundraiser we usually generate about 15% of the museum's operating budget for the year. It's dark down where Perkins works on the belt, and he uses a flashlight to watch rollers that move the belt along. She can carry up to 68,000 gross tons of taconite pellets or 71,000 net tons of coal. She is the reigning "Queen of the Lakes", a title she has held since she entered service in 1981. It's truly a mountain of coal. "I wanted to be a captain," he says. Half a mile an hour or more, which has an economic impact. We often carry passengers and guests, so we like to step our menu up a notch a lot. Make a mistake and you "scrape the paint," as ship-watchers say. His previous roles with the company include vice president of Industrial Relations and Government Affairs, Director of Human Resources & Industrial Relations and Director of Marine Personnel. Home; Features; Services; About; Contact; Login; Get Free Demo The pilot house that's the brains of the ship making everything go. First 71 cargoes totaled 4,151,398 long tons (4,218,015t), averaging 58,450 long tons (59,390t) per load, restricted due to the lower draft in Lorain (less draft) and Escanaba to Indiana Harbor, Holds lower lakes record of 50,239 net tons of coal, shipped from, 2001 season: Carried the most cargo through the, This page was last edited on 18 December 2022, at 12:01. On completion, the forward section was towed to their yard in Lorain, Ohio where it was mated with the stern portion. <<69DEDCDFE8AE1241B9008B1DDC630C7E>]/Prev 543681>> Now in his 41st season sailing with Interlake, Captain Bob stands at the helm of the longest vessel to ever sail the Great Lakes. We've been a leader since 2006 investing more than 100 million in re-powering and installing exhaust gas scrubbers. Bill graduated from The Ohio State University in 1992 with a BSBA in accounting. He also grew up in the Upper Peninsula, and said he had to come to the water to find decent work. 0000000991 00000 n . Paul R Tregurtha departed Duluth early this morning.This is the final trip for Captain Bob Thibaudeau, senior-most captain in his 42nd season sailing with In. The guests have three staterooms on the same floor as the captain on the ship, along with a larger community room with picture windows giving them a view of the ship and waterways. William M. Thornton is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. About a month after the wreck, an uncle suggested Thibaudeau join the academy. Main: 440-260-6900 Captain Dave Johnson says it is hard for many to imagine just what all that coal looks like, "You were out this morning as we were unloading, so you got an idea of the volume here. Tonight we take you on board and introduce you to the men and women who keep the big ship on course. MAP VESSELS PORTS TOOLS EMBED. The black stuff dumps into the silo like a rocky waterfall. "Everybody I've talked to has said it's a trip of a lifetime and I have to agree with that," the Fort Gratiot man said from aboard the Paul R. Tregurtha Thursday. hb```%,@% @cF&>nT. US Coast Guard Documentation and Licensing. The boat runs 10 months out of the year, often going deep into January, as ice conditions allow. In 2015, Tom was recognized and honored by Crains Cleveland Business as one of the outstanding legal minds in Northeast Ohio. "My wife says, 'You're done.' Instead, there is satellite TV in every room. BULK SAO PAULO MSC SAO PAULO STAR PAULINE COSCO SAO PAULO PAUL OLDENDORFF Lee A Tregurtha SHIP PARTICULARS. How to follow along: Find Jim on Twitter at @DetroitReporter and on Facebook at facebook.com/jimschaef. for nearly fifteen years, first as an associate and then as a full partner. "It's calming and awesome, you're almost lost for words," Linda Kempf said. If there's an emergency, he can escape climbing a ladder straight up 52 feet to the deck. He gets it on his clothing and in his eyes. He is also Vice Chairman of Moran Towing Corp. and Mormac Marine Group, Inc. and Chairman of SeaStreak, LLC. [3] With assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard, at 5:30a.m. on August 19, two tugs with a combined 4,000 horsepower (3,000kW) moved the stern of the ship into the middle of the channel. There are plenty of exceptions. 0000000576 00000 n Before taking the helm as Interlakes President in April 2007, Mark held various appointments of ascending leadership moving from Fleet Engineer to Vice President and Treasurer. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. With CENTURY on her way, she slid up and over to dock for her own offload, and the Captain's last. The ships usually run from March into December or January. These are the shipping lanes and channels dredged throughout the rivers and shallow areas of the Great Lakes water system. Reporter Jim Schaefer and photographer Eric Seals sailed last week aboard the Paul R. Tregurtha, the longest ship on the Great Lakes. "I have talked to people who have been on this trip and I guess it's like anything else, until you actually experience it, it's unbelievable.". He is the Chairman of Lake Carriers Association Fleet Engineers Committee. Powered by. Since joining forces with James R. Barker to purchase and reinvigorate The Interlake Steamship Company in 1987, Mr. Tregurtha has actively served as Vice Chairman. [ship's horn blows] tregurtha's captain is legendary, too. My wife deserves better than that, so that's why I come up here and I do this.". It is the biggest ship sailing the lakes today. In the winter, they live in Ocala, Fla. "Bottom line is you're not going to get along with everybody. Deckhands average about $55,000 to $65,000 a season, which usually equates to six or seven months of work. 0:04. He holds an Honorary Doctor of Science from the Maine Maritime Academy and also served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard. 61K views 1 year ago SARNIA After sailing with Interlake Steamship Company for over 40 years, Captain Bob Thibaudeau commands the Queen of the Lakes, the 1,013 foot long PAUL R. TREGURTHA,. Paul R Tregurtha departed Duluth early this morning. De Lancey, she was the last of the thirteen "thousand footers" to enter service on the Great Lakes, and was also the last Great Lakes vessel built at the American Ship Building Company yard in Lorain, Ohio. It measures at 1013-feet-long by 105-feet-wide. As Interlakes Vice President of Engineering, Phil oversees all of the day-to-day engineering processes for the fleet and the associated fleet maintenance, repairs and upgrades, dry-docking, as well as regulatory compliance, engineering budgets and general oversight of engineering personnel both aboard ship and shore side. At 1013.5 feet, Interlakes flagship M/V Paul R. Tregurtha is the longest ship on the Great Lakes. [1] In 1990 she received her current name. Thanks for the double salute when you arrived yesterday, both the Captain's Salute and the Master Salute--and lots of cheers from the onlookers when the Canal Park Museum narrator told them you were retiring. During his six years at Cliffs, he was responsible for financial oversight of the North American Coal business unit as well as various non-business unit projects that included oil & gas, South American iron ore, Iron Nuggets, renewaFUEL, mergers & acquisitions, and union negotiations. Following graduation from Massachusetts Maritime, Brendan utilized his United States Coast Guard license, spending several years aboard U.S.-flag vessels before transitioning shoreside and joining Mormac Marine Group, Inc.s marine division and shortly thereafter the Interlake Steamship Company team in 1996. "I can park this thing better than I can park my car," Thibaudeau said. Her unloading system and 260-foot boom empty her five cargo holds in about eight hours. In addition, he has been Chairman of Moran Towing Corp. since 1994 and Chief Executive Officer since 1998. Thank you for everything you've done for us :) Paul R Tregurtha Downbound Lake Huron to Blue Water Bridge while Captain Dayton explains late fall and winter transits on Lake Superior Hawsepipers can eventually also be licensed if they take the necessary tests, which allows for promotions. The biggest shift is in the pilot house, where there are now things like electronic navigation and satellite weather forecasts, "We didn't have all these fancy electronics in the early days , it was mostly visual then. Last week, all but two were men the chief cook and an assistant. He generally works 60 days, then takes off for 30. He also served three years in the U.S. Air Force. And they are proud of their ability to succeed. She is truly a workhorse out on the water. 0000000016 00000 n Real Estate. But being out on the lakes isn't as lonely as it used to be. He received a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. %%EOF Our travels took us by beautiful waterfront homes, through downtown Detroit. A deckhand will use a deck crane to pull those lids when coal is filling the boat. Find stories from the journey on freep.com, at @freep on Twitter and on the Detroit Free Press Facebook page. One deckhand last week said he'd had just three off days since March, and that was to get a broken tooth fixed. Paul R. Tregurtha: See how Great Lakes freighter Tregurtha's first mission of the shipping season pushes her and her crew to the limits. Contact Jim Schaefer: 313-223-4542 or jschaefer@freepress.com. The Tregurtha is one of nine ships owned by Interlake Steamship, the largest privately held fleet on the Great Lakes. Fair winds and following seas Grammie Pat, Roberts, Wisconsin, Have a safe trip captin bob of MV paul r thergertha have a nice shipping seasen bye captin bob!!!. These things also affect a captain's sleep. Michigan Republicans gather at the Nuthouse before picking party chair. After unloading on January 29, she departed for her normal winter lay-up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. After 42 years on the Great Lakes, Captain Robert Thibaudeau, or \"Captain Bob\" as we all call him, Captain of the Paul R Tregurtha from the Interlake Steamship Company, made his final transit down the St Clair River at Port Huron and beyond to St Clair where he spun the ship around one last time, docked at DTE Energy and then packed up and called it a careerI have had the pleasure of knowing Captain since 2016 as a result of my Photography and he was gracious enough to agree to do an Interview with me before he ended his career. The Paul R. Tregurtha is the crown jewel of her fleet, and she makes a lot of trips through our area. At the Soo, it doesn't get any tighter than this. Vessel PAUL R.TREGURTHA is a Self Discharging Bulk Carrier, Registered in USA. He's a hulking man, fond of blue coveralls unzipped to the center of his chest because he works where it's hot. As Vice President of Marketing and Marine Traffic, Brendan leads and manages customer relations, contract administration and revenue for the fleet. He also served on the Business Advisory Committee of the Transportation Center at Northwestern University, on the Board of Visitors of Columbia College, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Harvard Business School from 1982 to 1992. As we entered the western basin of Lake Erie, there was algae in the water Captain Johnson says the algae causes problems for more than just our drinking water, "It creates quite a drag. from Columbia University and an M.B.A. with distinction, from Harvard Business School. Perkins descended ladders into the belly of the ship, below the massive cargo hold, to monitor a conveyor belt as it unloaded about 34,000 tons. Georgia, Michigan lead way-too-early Top 25 for next year's college football season. "But if I wasn't out here doing what I'm doing, they wouldn't have the good times.". Freighters are a big part of our local history and economy. Following graduation from SUNY Maritime College with a BS in Marine Transportation Management and an Unlimited Third Mate Open Oceans License, Tom sailed as an officer aboard merchant vessels before attending law school. Perkins is officially the conveyorman on the longest freighter on the Great Lakes, spending hours in the bowels of the ship where the coal is stored. Contact Jim Schaefer: 313-223-4542 or jschaefer@freepress.com. Follow Jim Schaefer on Twitter at@DetroitReporter and on Facebook at facebook.com/jimschaef . Paul R. Tregurtha, president and chief o p e r a t i n g officer of Moore McCormack Resources, Inc., has announced that Capt. Anna Kolin from the museum says the trip is priceless,"I had a chance to spend a day on the Tregurtha with the 13abc crew and it was absolutely amazing. Officers start around $90,000. Awesome Inc. theme. The nonprofit will start selling raffletickets for its trip in November, according to its website. After the bow struck the Paul R. Tregurtha swung around until the vessel's stern was hard aground with the span of the vessel blocking the navigation channel. Reporter Jim Schaefer and photographer Eric Seals are sailing this week aboard the Paul R. Tregurtha, the longest ship on the Great Lakes. She then established a lower lakes record by loading 50,239 long tons (51,045t) net tons of coal from Ashtabula to Consumers Power, becoming the largest cargo loaded on the lower Great Lakes. At 1,013.5-feet, she is considered the Queen of the Lakes. Interlake wishes Captain Tim Dayton all the best as he departs the M/V Paul R Tregurtha for the last time as Captain. The crew of the Paul R. Tregurtha had to pull a 360-degree maneuver on Friday morning when they learned the aerial lift bridge in Duluth, Minn., that they'd planned to go under had. "They're home having a good time and you're just here.''. He also thinks the work in the Great Lakes shipping industry is well worth it. And she can hit hard, with things like fog and thunder storms in the summer, and thick ice in the winter. Mr. Barker has served on various Boards of Directors, including the boards of GTE (1976-2000), Verizon (2000-2007) and Brinks (2000-2007). Marie. De Lancey, named in honor of Republic Steel's chairman who participated in the launch. Mark is a strong leader with a clear voice on industry issues at the state and national level. Paul R. Tregurtha - Sporting the title "the Queen of the Lakes" for being the largest freighter to sail on the Great Lakes, "Big Paul" is a staggering 1,013 feet in length. Tickets are still available. Perkins, 33, comes from the tiny town of Hillman in Michigan's northeastern lower peninsula. (But) you gotta be very fair with people you're dealing with.". Interlake allows family visits to cut the stress of being away. It's a lifestyle. During the Reagan Administration, Mr. Barker served as a member of the Services Policy Advisory Committee of the United States Trade Representative. Longtime owner of . Eric will be posting @ericseals on Twitter and Instagram.They'll be using the hashtag: #FreighterLife. Main: 440-260-6900 Coming up with new ideas, different things every day. She was married on her husband's ship, the Paul R. Tregurtha. At more than three football fields long, not only is the ship's size impressive, but so is her workload. The freighter Paul R. Tregurtha quickly resumed work early Sunday morning, after it was cleared for action by U.S. Coast Guard inspectors looking for any sign that the longest vessel on the Great . Paul R. Tregurtha Entering The Harbor #3 (With Captain's Salute) - YouTube The reigning "Queen of the Lakes" title holder as the longest vessel on the Great Lakes at 1,013' 06" (308.91m). Mark Barker is President of The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. Capt. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. ", And it's not just cargo the crew takes care of, there are often VIP passengers on board. It is certainly a team sport out here. He just took the helm of the Tregurtha last October. The men and women can work 60 days on and then have 30 days off. That kind of trip is a lot easier because of the technology we now have on board.". 0000006958 00000 n [1], She was the subject of a television program in the first season of Discovery Channel Canada's series Mighty Ships. He was born in suburban Detroit, and later moved with his family to East Grand Rapids. Paul R Tregurtha departed Duluth early this morning. Paul R Tregurtha, Moran Towing Corp: Profile and Biography - Bloomberg Markets Subscribe Live Now Bloomberg TV+ Business of Sports: Why the Philadelphia Eagles Win with Unpopular. Schedules vary, but many crew members work 60 days on, then take 30 days off. now, winter shore leave is over. He views the water from behind a bank of angled windows that curve around the front of the bridge. Have a great retirement Captain Bob. There are two paths to advance in the ranks, by graduating from a maritime academy or "climbing up through the hawsepipe." Phil Moore is Vice President of Engineering at The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. Jan A.A. van Lier, president of the firm's ocean bulk. This is the final trip for Captain Bob Thibaudeau, senior-most captain in his 42nd season sailing with Interlake. Formally launched on February 4, 1981, the vessel was christened on April 25, 1981, as MV William J. NOTE: YOU MAY HAVE TO CLICK THE REFRESH ICON ON THE LEFT TO SHOW SHIPS! Sail to the last mile with inland North Americas multimodal logistics hub. It is a complex process.". The chef makes three gourmet meals that would be found in a five star restaurant. One of my favorite things is to use the meat smoker we have on board. Related: Life on a Great Lakes freighter: All hands well fed, Related: Follow Freep aboard a Great Lakes freighter. It is fascinating to see something so large moving so effortlessly through the lakes. UTC. A trip on a freighter will also be raffled off. Don't miss the boat! Captain Johnson says the ship is a floating city, "We're our own village, we're self-contained. Here in the kitchen, we're the heart, so we help keep it all together. A slight man with a scruffy beard, he may be the filthiest crew member aboard the 1,013-foot Paul R. Tregurtha, a coal-hauling freighter that spends most of its time between Wisconsin and Michigan. I'll be coming up to them on the gang way with a walker until you tell me I can't do it anymore.". The Luck of the Lakes raffle is a fundraiser for the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo. For more information, click the "The National Museum of the Great Lakes" or "Interlake Steamship Company on Facebook" link on this page. Follow Staff writer Jim Schaefer and staff photographer Eric Seals all week. Listed below are some of our friends that share the harbor. Mr. Barker received a B.A. ", And there's a lot of engineering that goes into moving the cargo from ship to shore. "There's really nowhere to go, except your room," he said. She is more than 1,000 feet long and more than 100 feet wide and these cargo holds can carry tens of thousands of tons of cargo in a single trip. The others live in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, Florida and Massachusetts. Meet Captain Bob Thibaudeau, Master of our M/V Paul R. Tregurtha and senior most captain in the Interlake fleet. 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