Part 2, Day 21: Rules of the Road

This day shape, ball-diamond-ball (or lights red over white over red) is on a barge and signifies that this vessel, based on the nature of her work, is restricted in her ability to maneuver and has the right of way over nearly every other vessel. 

Part 2, Day 20: Customs

This is what happens when you discharge cargo in Canada. We were welcomed back to the US with 4 heavily armed customs officers and they only arrested one guy!

Part 2, Day 19: The Blade Goes On

Here is the propeller blade actually being replaced. It only took 6 guys, a crane, and 2 little barges to make it happen. Also, check out the size of that rudder. 

Part 2, Day 18: Blade Repair

Today we are preparing to replace one of the blades on the propeller after some ice damage this spring. This blade (1 of 4) weighs over 4,500 pounds and is almost 7 feet tall. 

Part 2, Day 17: Happy Memorial Day!

From the M/V Sam Laud

Part 2, Day 16: Sunrise Sunday

Early part of the sunrise over the scenic Cuyahoga river. And by scenic, I mean quite dirty and maybe even a bit toxic. 

Part 2, Day 15: Lighthouse

Heading into Cleveland and going by the West Outer Breakwater Light. 

Part 2, Day 14: Mail time!

The mailman even comes to boat! Mail delivery in Detroit via the JW Westcott mail boat:

Part 2, Day 13: Holiday!

Happy National Maritime Day!