Four Great Lakes legends in one scene ⚓️ Wilfred Sykes, Joyce L. VanEnkevort, Kaye E. Barker, and Hon. James L. Oberstar—some of the most recognizable ore boats on Lake Superior. Always impressive seeing this much steel, history, and horsepower together. These Great Lakes freighters were in Marquette’s Upper Harbor on Monday, January 5, 2026, on Lake Superior. It was quite a scene having four massive boats gathered in the harbor at once. The ore dock was alive with sound—engines humming, metal c
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Four Great Lakes legends in one scene ⚓️ Wilfred Sykes, Joyce L. VanEnkevort, Kaye E. Barker, and Hon. James L. Oberstar—some of the most recognizable ore boats on Lake
Mark Janofski. Mark Janofski · Original audio. Four Great Lakes legends in one scene ⚓️ Wilfred Sykes, Joyce L. VanEnkevort, Kaye E. Barker, and Hon. James L. Oberstar—some of the most recognizable ore boats on Lake Superior. Always impressive seeing this much steel, history, and horsepower together. These Great Lakes freighters were in ...
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