I cannot BELIEVE they left in the storm! The Indiana Harbor Big Wave Duluth Departure

To see pictures of the departure:   / duluthshipphotography  

Info about this visit:
They arrived at the Duluth Entry April19, 2023 at 00:37 to load Iron Ore at CN. I was fast asleep.... They pulled into the CN dock 03:08 and began their loading.
They, Surprisingly departed the CN dock April 19, 08:00, heading for the Canal to depart, which they did at 19:02 with the iron ore pellets they loaded at CN, heading to Indiana Harbor, IN to deliver.
Currently at posting time they are slow steaming by the "horn" (near copper river) most likely protecting themselves from the wind and waves.
Be safe out there boys!

Info on the ship from the ASC web site"

The M/V Indiana Harbor is named in honor of the Great Lakes port of Indiana Harbor, IN.

Construction

The M/V Indiana Harbor was built by Bay Shipbuilding Corp at Sturgeon Bay, WI and entered service in July 1979.

Equipment

The M/V Indiana Harbor is powered by four 3500 HP General Motors Electro Motive Division (EMD) diesel engines. The vessel uses a conveyor system below its cargo holds to transport cargo to a "loop conveyor" system that elevates the cargo to the deck-mounted boom conveyor. For maneuvering in port and restricted waterways, the vessel is equipped with 1,500 HP bow and stern thrusters.

Service

The M/V Indiana Harbor is primarily used for long-haul transport of iron ore pellets and western coal on the Great Lakes.

Length, Overall 1000'-0"
Beam 105'-0"
Depth 56'-0"
Midsummer Draft (MS) 34'- 3/4"
Deadweight Capacity at MS Draft 80,900 Gross Tons
Deadweight Capacity at 27'-6" 62,100 Gross Tons
Unloading Boom Conveyor Length 250'
Maximum Unloading Rate 10,000 Tons/Hour
Number of Cargo Holds 7
Number of Hatches 37
Shaft Horsepower 14,000
Year Built 1979
Number of Propellers 2