I was curious about the age of that older boat on the left, the William H Donner. Launched in 1914 and converted to a crane ship in the 50s. She's still working, but only as a stationary freight transfer. She looks pretty sad now with her superstructure removed.
http://www.shipspotting.com/photos/middle/1/5/3/1587351.jpg
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The Donner had not moved for years when this photo was taken. The scrapyard used it as a stationary crane ship. Much of the US Steel fleet used to dock here for the winter, but they prefer the Twin Ports or Sturgeon Bay now. We do get a few 1000 footers though. 5056 was moved around the scrapyard numerous times until it finally went to IRM. I'm not sure if it ever actually ran in the scrapyard.
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Rail and sail in fine tradition. Bravo Greg!
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Did the Edmund Fitzgerald ever tie up here?
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Even steel will meet its maker.
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The Fitz was only here once, during a strike.
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