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Here is the American Mariner seen arriving in Duluth, Minnesota on June 6, 2023. She was carrying limestone to discharge at the Hallett 5 dock in West Duluth. After unloading, she departed Duluth empty on June 9, bound for Thunder Bay to load wheat. On her way in through the canal, the Mariner sounded out a captain's salute, which the Aerial Lift Bridge echoed in return.
Normally when we see the American Mariner enter Duluth, she is charging into the canal at a fast rate of speed. In contrast, this was one of the slower arrivals we've seen from Mariner... almost as if she was taking her time, strutting her stuff for the gathered crowd. I suspect a relief captain might have been in charge for this arrival, hence a slower-than-usual arrival and a longer-than-usual captain's salute.
The 730-foot American Mariner was launched in 1979 and made her maiden voyage in 1980. Her single propeller is powered by twin 3,600 horsepower V-20 GM diesel engines giving her a rated service speed of 15 mph. She can hold up to 37,300 tons of cargo in seven holds accessed by 24 hatches. Her 250-foot self-unloading boom can unload up to 6,000 tons per hour. She has sailed for the American Steamship Company for her entire career up until 2021 when she was leased to Grand River Navigation. She usually alternates between iron ore (taconite) and grain deliveries, but occasionally can be seen hauling limestone.
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