Follow her on Twitter @lvshepard. Anna Kolin from the museum says the trip is priceless,"I had a chance to spend a day on the Tregurtha with the 13abc crew and it was absolutely amazing. [2], At around 3 a.m. on August 15, 2012, as she was proceeding downbound with 62,000 tons of coal, the bow of MV Paul R. Tregurtha grounded in the outbound channel of St. Marys River, just north of the Neebish Island ferry crossing, near Sault Ste. His wife, Kathleen (Sissy) Perkins jumped onto the boat this week at the Soo Locks to spend a week with him. He just took the helm of the Tregurtha last October. All rights reserved. A slight man with a scruffy beard, he may be the filthiest crew member aboard the 1,013-foot Paul R.. Our travels took us by beautiful waterfront homes, through downtown Detroit. Follow Jim Schaefer on Twitter at@DetroitReporter and on Facebook at facebook.com/jimschaef . Brendan is also the Chairman of Board of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Foundation, where he has served as an Officer and Trustee since 1999. The Kempfs won the trip in an auction benefiting the March of Dimes this past winter. Designed by the American Ship Building Company to fulfill two briefs: With the second brief in mind, she was one of the first freighters with full air conditioning, elevators, and luxurious dcor. MMSI: 366904950 . duluthharborcam.com. "You're not relaxed until you're on vacation for about a week," said Laksonen, who is the engine room's chief engineer. she's been hibernating in sturgeon bay, wisconsin. for nearly fifteen years, first as an associate and then as a full partner. Whether I was covered in cow (poop) or covered in grease working on tractors I've grown up just being dirty. He was born in suburban Detroit, and later moved with his family to East Grand Rapids. The freighter was proceeding downbound with 62,000 tons of coal when it grounded at the bow. On the Tregurtha, his job included baking cookies every day. We move those cargo for industries like construction, steel and power generation. This was on a gorgeous late August day, but of course Darby says life on the lakes is not always like this, "Summer sailing is nice and easy. An hour later downriver, after countless salutes to friends along the way, TREGURTHA reached the DTE St. Clair power plant for the final time with Bob at the helm. Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 As Interlakes Vice President of Engineering, Phil oversees all of the day-to-day engineering processes for the fleet and the associated fleet maintenance, repairs and upgrades, dry-docking, as well as regulatory compliance, engineering budgets and general oversight of engineering personnel both aboard ship and shore side. Though they may be sporting suits and ties now, many have worked their way up the ships ladder so to speak, earning degrees from maritime colleges, U.S. Coast Guard licenses and sailing aboard vessels. "I wanted to be a captain," he says. 0000004316 00000 n De Lancey departed Lorain on her maiden voyage on May 10, 1981, sailing in ballast to Silver Bay, Minnesota, to load 55,944 long tons (56,842 t) of iron ore pellets. The men and women can work 60 days on and then have 30 days off. Y]T ZY:. Tonight we take you on board and introduce you to the men and women who keep the big ship on course. Marie. 0000002521 00000 n Type: Cargo IMO: 5385625. The coal gets there through gates that are opened at the bottom of the cargo hatches, which are above where he works. "It worked out great for me.". We've been having guys scrape the sides of the ships, and it seems to be making quite a difference. UTC. In the pilot house high above the water, mates and wheelsman help navigate around the clock. Brendan is part of Interlakes Incident Response and Management Team, and is a Qualified Individual (OPA 90) and is trained as an Incident Commander/On-scene Coordinator. Crew members fix their own problems. Thank you for everything you've done for us :) She is the reigning "Queen of the Lakes", a title she has held since she entered service in 1981. At more than three football fields long, not only is the ship's size impressive, but so is her workload. After undergoing repairs at the Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wisconsin, she then loaded her coal cargo at the dock and carried it to Detroit, Michigan. For more information, click the "The National Museum of the Great Lakes" or "Interlake Steamship Company on Facebook" link on this page. Of all the duties of a Great Lakes captain, this is the one Thibaudeau likes most, gingerly driving a monster ship through a spider's web of tight, restricted areas on the Great Lakes. There aren't too many waves, but come October and November then it gets nasty. Thomas Wynne is Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. Tradues em contexto de "Master Motors" en ingls-portugus da Reverso Context : So all you have to do is take the inconvenient time of the Master Motors company or the longest 4 to 6 hour trip with departure from the port of Camar, with morning and afternoon departures. Burgett said after boarding in St. Clair where the ship was offloading coal, they continued to Monroe where more coal was offloaded. Have a great retirement Captain Bob. "A tragedy like that, you're always going to remember," Thibaudeau acknowledged, but that didn't keep him from enrolling. He's just 57, but Thibaudeau already has 36 years on these waters, evident in the silver hair that sweeps back from his face. US Coast Guard Documentation and Licensing. When they are on board, they work seven days a week. "If you turn the lights off in my room you don't know if it's 3 o'clock in the afternoon or 3 o'clock in the morning," he said. Get the details of the current Voyage of PAUL R.TREGURTHA including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 7729057, MMSI 366904940, Call Sign WYR4481 His whole career has been with Interlake Steamship Co., which owns the Tregurtha and eight other working ships. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. There's Nater and her cat. "I have talked to people who have been on this trip and I guess it's like anything else, until you actually experience it, it's unbelievable.". The money will be used for things including educational programs, research and the museum. PAUL R TREGURTHA Royal Blast (2021) Creator (s) Sharon Miller Jo Jordan Voice Actors UK Voice Actor Matt Wilkinson (2010-2012) US Voice Actor Tom Kenny (2010-2012) Overview Name Paul R. Tregurtha Nicknames The Logging Freighters (along with US Brig Niagara) Gender Male Country Misty Island England (formerly) United States (built) Affiliation What he likes to do more is pilot the boat, plan ahead for the weather and put water behind him as quickly and efficiently as possible. four in a bed contestant dies. He works in a tunnel where he can see the coal filtering down through the gates like water to an unplugged drain. As the Free Press rides along with the captain and crew of the Paul R. Tregurtha this week, Thibaudeau talked about his 12 years as a permanent captain aboard Great Lakes vessels. Arriving into Port Huron on, suitably, the 4th of July, it appeared that nearly every seaworthy vessel in the area, likely already planning a nice holiday boat cruise, made its way out on to the river to escort the Captain in, and occurring on Independence Day made the spectacle even more impressive. 13abc's Lissa Guyton and videographer Todd Gaertner had a rare opportunity to go along for the ride as the ship unloaded coal in the Detroit area and Monroe. The freighter Paul R. Tregurtha quickly resumed work early Sunday morning, after it was cleared for action by U.S. Coast Guard inspectors looking for any sign that the longest vessel on the Great . The others live in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, Florida and Massachusetts. We've been a leader since 2006 investing more than 100 million in re-powering and installing exhaust gas scrubbers. ", Kadleck says it would take 700 train cars or 2,800 trucks to move the same amount the Tregurtha carries in a single trip. Phil joined Interlake in 2004 as a Fleet Engineer and was later promoted to Fleet Superintendent. He praised his crew members, who can be on ships for months at a time. A deckhand will use a deck crane to pull those lids when coal is filling the boat. Captain Dave Johnson says it is hard for many to imagine just what all that coal looks like, "You were out this morning as we were unloading, so you got an idea of the volume here. Related: Life on a Great Lakes freighter: All hands well fed, Related: Follow Freep aboard a Great Lakes freighter. ", People on board have invested their lives on the lakes, and while it's a different way of life, Denise says she wouldn't trade it for anything, "I figure these kids I am watching climb the ladder right now, one day some of them will be captains. In November 2016, he assumed his current management role. 13abc's Lissa Guyton and videographer Todd Gaertner had a rare opportunity to go along. I hope you all still enjoy the interview anywayFair winds and following seas to Captain Bob we will all miss you on the Lakes very much, but wish you the best in the years ahead while you begin this new chapter of your life. Make a mistake and you "scrape the paint," as ship-watchers say. Prior to the purchase of this group of companies, Mr. Tregurtha was Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer of Moore McCormack Resources Inc., a natural resources and marine transportation company. There's also a mate on site, and a wheelman to steer. She was married on her husband's ship, the Paul R. Tregurtha. ", And it's not just cargo the crew takes care of, there are often VIP passengers on board. (But) you gotta be very fair with people you're dealing with.". Built for approximately $60 million, she became a flagship for the Interlake fleet. These are folks who win charity raffles and auctions or talk their way on board to chronicle freighter life. This move not only was made in the dark, but in reverse for more than four miles while lightning flashed and the wind whipsawed. If they start bobbing too much, he knows he will have to replace the bearings soon. Paul R Tregurtha Downbound Lake Huron to Blue Water Bridge while Captain Dayton explains late fall and winter transits on Lake Superior I was only out here for a day, so I can't imagine how cool it would be to be out here for several days for the raffle trip. De Lancey, she was the last of the thirteen "thousand footers" to enter service on the Great Lakes, and was also the last Great Lakes vessel built at the American Ship Building Company yard in Lorain, Ohio. And the boat's width that 105 feet leaves just a tiny buffer zone on each side. Twenty-nine crew members died. [1], Stephens-Adamson designed a loop belt elevator system, that feeds a stern mounted 260-foot (79m) discharge boom that can be swung 100 degrees to port or starboard. The biggest shift is in the pilot house, where there are now things like electronic navigation and satellite weather forecasts, "We didn't have all these fancy electronics in the early days , it was mostly visual then. She has an elevator and quite luxurious guest accommodations. As Chief Financial Officer, Bill manages Interlakes financial and banking relationships, and analyzes all financial aspects and drivers of the organization using his comprehensive understanding of operational processes. In 1975, Mr. Barker was named Outstanding Chief Executive for Transportation by Financial World. Paul R. Tregurtha - Sporting the title "the Queen of the Lakes" for being the largest freighter to sail on the Great Lakes, "Big Paul" is a staggering 1,013 feet in length. 7300 Engle Road "Being dirty all the time doesn't really bug me," Perkins said. She holds a number of cargo records:[1], On termination of the Republic Steel contract, on May 23, 1990, she was rechristened MV Paul R. Tregurtha at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, named in honor of the Vice Chairman of Interlake Steamship Co. On May 3, 2002, her only captain died in his cabin, Captain Mitch Hallin, aged 55. It can slow you down quite a bit. Once the Great Lakes freighter was tucked safely inside the lock, the gates shut behind it, an influx of water raised it 20 feet, and she was on her way into Lake Superior. He also served three years in the U.S. Air Force. I love it, it's not a job to me. That might be 3 p.m. or 3 a.m. To compensate, Thibaudeau sleeps in a cabin with blacked-out windows. Phil Moore is Vice President of Engineering at The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. Poker games aren't as common, and neither is reading a good book. Of course they have a couple months off in the winter. 67 14 The next day, at 1:08 a.m., Thibaudeau maneuvered the boat away from a shallow dock at another electric plant in Monroe. For many on the crew of the Paul R. Tregurtha it had been a long and difficult week and the reality of life without Captain Hallin was slowly beginning to sink in. Powered by. He has twin stepsons, who also work on Great Lakes freighters. He worked his way up through the officer ranks, and has at one time or another piloted each of Interlake's working ships. 2019 The Interlake Steamship Company. Kadleck says the company moves cargo for a number of different industries, "In any given season, all of our ships move about 20 million tons of iron ore, coal and stone. Eric Seals/Detroit Free Press, Life on a Great Lakes freighter: All hands well fed, Follow Freep aboard a Great Lakes freighter, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Paul R. Tregurtha Entering The Harbor #3 (With Captain's Salute) - YouTube The reigning "Queen of the Lakes" title holder as the longest vessel on the Great Lakes at 1,013' 06" (308.91m). Her unloading system and 260-foot boom empty her five cargo holds in about eight hours. After the bow struck the Paul R. Tregurtha swung around until the vessel's stern was hard aground with the span of the vessel blocking the navigation channel. There are 36 cargo hold hatches on the Tregurtha, and the iron lids weigh more than a ton. As Vice President of Marketing and Marine Traffic, Brendan leads and manages customer relations, contract administration and revenue for the fleet. Hawsepipers on the Tregurtha, like Perkins, said they get as much respect as the school-licensed sailors. The Paul R. Tregurtha is known as the "Queen of the Lakes." Tom is an active member of Interlakes Incident Response and Management Team, in which he serves critical legal and operations roles, is a Qualified Individual (OPA 90) and is trained as an Incident Commander/On-scene Coordinator. Randy Burgett said it is hard to explain what it is like to be a guest on the largest freighter in the Great Lakes. During the Reagan Administration, Mr. Barker served as a member of the Services Policy Advisory Committee of the United States Trade Representative. "Everybody I've talked to has said it's a trip of a lifetime and I . Clair Power Plant at Recors Point, East China, Michigan. Prior to joining Interlake, he sailed aboard numerous vessels in the Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico and trans-Atlantic trades. from Columbia University and an M.B.A. with distinction, from Harvard Business School. ", When it comes to the environment, Kadleck says it's a big priority for Interlake Steamship, "We are always looking for ways to protect the water ways and reduce our emissions. There are workshops filled with tools all over the boat, some with wrenches as big as a human head. 0000002884 00000 n ", And there's a lot of engineering that goes into moving the cargo from ship to shore. The MV Paul R. Tregurtha is the current flagship for the Interlake Steamship Company. "It's been awesome," said Linda Kempf of Marysville. Capable of unloading at a rate of 10,000 long tons of iron ore per hour, or 6,000 net tons of coal per hour, the total system displaces 14,497 tons.[1]. Her stern then pivoted and grounded on the opposite side of the channel, completely blocking the approach to the Rock Cut in the Lower St. Marys River. Built in two parts, her keel was laid down on July 12, 1979, at the American Ship Building Company yard in Toledo, Ohio. Mark Barker is President of The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. It measures at 1013-feet-long by 105-feet-wide. Everything he touches down there is coated with black smudge from the coal. The engine room is the blood of the ship, making everything work. 0:04. The Paul R. Tregurtha is the crown jewel of her fleet, and she makes a lot of trips through our area. De Lancey, named in honor of Republic Steel's chairman who participated in the launch. Stay onboard with Interlake: The Interlake Steamship Company A week earlier, on May 3, 2002, Captain Mitch Hallin passed away on board his command, the M/V Paul R. Tregurtha. 7300 Engle Road "I grew up on a farm; I've always been dirty. ", Captain Johnson has worked on the lakes for decades. Bob Thibaudeau early Wednesday morning eased the Paul R. Tregurtha into northern Michigan's Soo Locks slowly, slowly like a driver inching a monster truck into a crowded mall parking space. Freighter life does have challenges, though, and when there are normal, everyday disagreements, there is no escape. [5], Last edited on 18 December 2022, at 12:01, "1,000-foot coal freighter stuck in St. Marys River", "Salvage Experts Refloat Grounded Vessel in St. Marys River", "1,000-foot Laker Stuck near Bayfront Park", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MV_Paul_R._Tregurtha&oldid=1128108016, August 7, 1982: 63,007 long tons (64,018t) load at. 2019 The Interlake Steamship Company. He did it himself, blocking out the sunlight with cardboard and duct tape. Deckhands pull heavy steel cables to tie up the boat to docks, sweep the decks, paint, and shovel excess coal into the cargo hold during the loading process. 0000000576 00000 n Fax: 440-260-6945. Prior to his current position with Interlake, Bill was a Senior Director and Business Unit Controller at Cliffs Natural Resources, an international mining and minerals focused company. Have a great retirement Captain Bob. We often carry passengers and guests, so we like to step our menu up a notch a lot. "So there's really nothing. It's a process that takes about eight hours, much faster than the old days, when such boats were unloaded from the dock with a sort of shovel contraption. A native of Worcester, Mass., Brendan has been a respected member of the maritime industry since graduating from The Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1993 earning a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and an Unlimited Third Mate Open Oceans License and a commission as an officer in the United States Naval Reserve. The Free Press spent a week aboard the boat ending Sunday, chronicling freighter life, watching how the men and women aboard earn their living. The cooks on board the Tregurtha don't even want Perkins in their galley until he scrubs his hands and arms up to the elbows, ridding himself of coal grime and black grease or as much as possible. Perkins, 33, comes from the tiny town of Hillman in Michigan's northeastern lower peninsula. There are plenty of exceptions. This is the final trip for Captain Bob Thibaudeau, senior-most captain in his 42nd season sailing with Interlake. Bill graduated from The Ohio State University in 1992 with a BSBA in accounting. [1], She was the subject of a television program in the first season of Discovery Channel Canada's series Mighty Ships. trailer When something breaks, there are no repairmen to call until port. It is the biggest ship sailing the lakes today. "It's more mentally stressful, the job is. And he likes chatting with them and spreading his love of the lakes. While in charge on the Tregurtha, Captain Bob made. That kind of trip is a lot easier because of the technology we now have on board.". The completed hull No. Deckhands average about $55,000 to $65,000 a season, which usually equates to six or seven months of work. The 308 meter long, 69172 dwt bulk freighter Paul R. Tregurtha went aground on St. Mary's River near Neebish Island.. Captain Johnson says the ship is a floating city, "We're our own village, we're self-contained. Follow Staff writer Jim Schaefer and staff photographer Eric Seals all week.
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