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Paul R. Tregurtha

Paul R. Tregurtha

Paul R. Tregurtha
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The 1013 foot long bulk self-unloader Paul R. Tregurtha ran aground on Lake Superior in Duluth harbor, Minnesota.  The Paul R. Tregurtha was departing Duluth with a cargo of coal when it made a navigational error.  The vessel ran aground a few meters off the shoreline.  Two tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Paul R. Tregurtha later the same day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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The Great Storm of 1913

The Great Storm of 1913

The Charles S Price capsized in Lake Huron. Known as the Mystery Ship until it could be identified.
The Charles S Price capsized in Lake Huron. Known as the Mystery Ship until it could be identified.
Waves crash along the Chicago shoreline during the storm.
Waves crash along the Chicago shoreline during the storm.
Cleveland had 22 inches of snow dumped during the storm.
Cleveland had 22 inches of snow dumped during the storm.
Life Saving Station at Point Aux Barques on Lake Huron was completely destroyed in the storm.
Life Saving Station at Point Aux Barques on Lake Huron was completely destroyed in the storm.
The crew of the Wexford were able to don life jackets, but perished before reaching shore on Lake Huron.
The crew of the Wexford were able to don life jackets, but perished before reaching shore on Lake Huron.

One hundred years ago, one of the ferocious storms struck the Great Lakes.  Before radar or weather forecasts, vessel went out onto the lakes where two storms merged into a tempest.  Between November 7th and 10th, 30 vessels stranded and 12 vessels were lost with all hands and over 250 total people lost their lives.

Vessels foundered during the storm:

  • Argus – Lake Huron with 28 lives lost.
  • Charles S. Price – Lake Huron 28 lives lost.
  • Henry B. Smith – Lake Superior with 25 lives lost.
  • Hydrus – Lake Huron with 25 lives lost.
  • Isaac M. Scott – Lake Huron with 28 lives lost.
  • James Carruthers – Lake Huron with 22 lives lost.
  • John A. McGean – Lake Huron with 28 lives lost.
  • Leafield – Lake Superior with 18 lives lost.
  • Lightship LV 82 – Lake Erie with 6 lives lost.
  • Plymouth – Lake Michigan with 7 lives lost.
  • Regina – Lake Huron with 20 lives lost.
  • Wexford – Lake Huron with 20 lives lost.

 

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Victory / James L Kuber

Victory / James L Kuber

VICTORY - James L Kuber

The integrated tug Victory / barge James L. Kuber became disabled in bad weather on Lake Superior off Stannard Rock near Marquette, Michigan.  The integrated vessels had suffered a mechanical failure allowing the 673 foot long barge to break free.    With 20 knot winds and 12 foot waves, the tug was having difficulty reconnecting the vessels again. The Victory requested assistance with the United States Coast Guard responding.   The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene.   A cutter was also dispatched, but turned around before reaching the vessels.   The bulk freighter Saginaw along with the tug Anlian Lady were nearby and were asked to assist.   The Saginaw arrived on scene and provided a lee to allow the Victory crew to reconnect to the James L. Kuber.    The Saginaw then escorted the Victory towards Sault Ste Marie.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Victory had some 8,500 gallons of diesel fuel on board while the James L. Kuber was loaded with 21,000 tons of iron ore.

Saginaw
Photo: MV Saginaw
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