One of the most impressive sights on the Great Lakes is the Mesabi Miner. Launched in 1977 and christened in Duluth, MN this "1000 footer" is named for the Mesabi Iron range in Minnesota.We took these photos as it locked down in the Poe lock at the Soo. Elaine and I happened to visit on Engineers Day and were able to cross the MacArthur lock over to the Poe. We got a first hand view of the ship as it pulled in the lock with very little room to spare. Engineers Day is the last friday in June. The public is invited into the area between the locks to watch the ships, tour the buildings and go onboard some of the Corps boats. To really appriciate these ships, you have to see them up close.
She is powered by two Pielstick V-16 turbocharged diesel engines developing 8000 b.h.p. each giving her a rated service speed of 15.5 m.p.h. She is capible of carrying 63,000 gross tons.
L.O.A. 1004' 00"
Beam 105' 00"
Depth 50'00"
Draft 29' 00" Loaded at 63,000 tons
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