TV6′s Elizabeth Peterson travels with the crew as they leave the St. Mary’s River and head to Burns Harbor, Indiana
Navigating the Lee A. Tregurtha through the Soo Locks
The Lee A. drops 21 feet through the Poe Lock from Lake Superior to the St. Mary’s River
Feeding the crew on the Lee A. Tregurtha
TV6′s Elizabeth Peterson heads into the galley to see how the Steward of the ship prepares food for the 22-person crew
Getting to know the crew of the Lee A. Tregurtha
TV6′s Elizabeth Peterson, aboard the vessel, talks with the crew about balancing family, friends and life on the ship with life at home
TV6’s Elizabeth Peterson begins her journey with the Lee A. Tregurtha through the Great Lakes
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – For those along Lake Superior they are perhaps the most photographed, the most iconic, the most mysterious attraction of the Upper Peninsula. We’re captivated by them, drawn to them. We sit along the shore watching as they glide through the water, seemingly unphased by the wind, waves and wild weather conditions. We track them. Tourists plan trips for a chance to view them. We’re in awe at their size and all they accomplish. They have become a symbol of who we are. The ore boats of the Great Lakes. Rich in history. Rich in U-P culture. …