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Shipping traffic: A touch of the Netherlands

It's expected to be a slow day for shipping in the Twin Ports. Among boats that should be seen is the Netherlands-flagged Drechtborg, which is expected to arrive this morning from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and anchor off the Duluth pier. The Indiana ...

Indiana Harbor in Two Harbors
Photo submitted by Vicki Crets

It's expected to be a slow day for shipping in the Twin Ports. Among boats that should be seen is the Netherlands-flagged Drechtborg, which is expected to arrive this morning from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and anchor off the Duluth pier. The Indiana Harbor is expected to arrive later today in Two Harbors to load taconite pellets. Vicki Crets took this picture of the Indiana Harbor on Oct. 23 at Two Harbors. She was standing at the public boat ramp facing Agate Bay as the boat was turning into the docks.

Wednesday, Dec. 9

DULUTH ENTRY

Morning: Drechtborg, expected to arrive and anchor off the pier.

Afternoon: Virginiaborg, expected to depart with grain, weather permitting.

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Sometime: Julietta, expected to arrive to load grain.

SUPERIOR ENTRY

No traffic expected

TWO HARBORS

Afternoon: Indiana Harbor, expected to arrive to load iron ore pellets.

For updated information 24 hours a day, call the Boatwatcher's Hotline at (218) 722-6489.

Source: The Lake Superior Marine Museum in Canal Park, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Arrival and departure times are not official and can vary widely.

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