The scrubbers clean the environment and give us a signature steam plume.". Congratulations, Captain Bob, on a new chapter. And they are proud of their ability to succeed. The guests have a private area on the ship that you might not expect to see on a freighter. The raffle is September 30th. He also served on the Business Advisory Committee of the Transportation Center at Northwestern University, on the Board of Visitors of Columbia College, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Harvard Business School from 1982 to 1992. <<69DEDCDFE8AE1241B9008B1DDC630C7E>]/Prev 543681>> Time lapse as freighter goes through Soo Locks, Time lapse video as Capt. Wishing Captain Dayton all the best in his retirement. ", And it's not just cargo the crew takes care of, there are often VIP passengers on board. Or worse. US Coast Guard Documentation and Licensing. 0:04. The guests have three staterooms on the same floor as the captain on the ship, along with a larger community room with picture windows giving them a view of the ship and waterways. As we entered the western basin of Lake Erie, there was algae in the water Captain Johnson says the algae causes problems for more than just our drinking water, "It creates quite a drag. "So there's really nothing. Randy Burgett said it is hard to explain what it is like to be a guest on the largest freighter in the Great Lakes. Half a mile an hour or more, which has an economic impact. xref After receiving his Juris Doctorate from The University of Toledo College of Law, Tom worked for the boutique Cleveland, Ohio admiralty and maritime law firm of Ray, Robinson, Carle & Davies, P.L.L. Moore, who left the Tregurtha on Sunday for a few days off before joining another boat's crew, makes a killer pineapple upside down cake. On the Tregurtha, his job included baking cookies every day. Bob Thibaudeau of the Paul R. Tregurtha freighter takes the largest freighter on the Great Lakes (at 1,013 feet long) through the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. She was married on her husband's ship, the Paul R. Tregurtha. 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. Follow her on Twitter @lvshepard. These are the shipping lanes and channels dredged throughout the rivers and shallow areas of the Great Lakes water system. And she can hit hard, with things like fog and thunder storms in the summer, and thick ice in the winter. 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. 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 Tom Moore, 49, a second cook, as they call them, hops from boat to boat wherever relief help is needed. Jan A.A. van Lier, president of the firm's ocean bulk. At the Soo, it doesn't get any tighter than this. UTC. Westcott II, a boat that among other things, picks up and delivers mail to sailors. Captains make $160,000 to $200,000, according to Glenn Kolke, marine personnel manager for Interlake. Our travels took us by beautiful waterfront homes, through downtown Detroit. "It's been awesome," said Linda Kempf of Marysville. She also has a dog. "Being dirty all the time doesn't really bug me," Perkins said. His whole career has been with Interlake Steamship Co., which owns the Tregurtha and eight other working ships. 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. "Back where I live, you either work on a dairy farm or cut down trees for a living. Its 1,013.5-foot length dwarfs the Renaissance Center's cylindrical tower that looms over downtown Detroit. We often carry passengers and guests, so we like to step our menu up a notch a lot. He lives out of his suitcase in case he gets a call to report to a port. We've been having guys scrape the sides of the ships, and it seems to be making quite a difference. A deckhand will use a deck crane to pull those lids when coal is filling the boat. %PDF-1.3 % Before taking the helm as Interlakes President in April 2007, Mark held various appointments of ascending leadership moving from Fleet Engineer to Vice President and Treasurer. 2019 The Interlake Steamship Company. I thought how cool would that be to work on one. Since assuming the leadership role of Chief Financial Officer in the fall of 2014, Bill has brought his extensive financial acumen to The Interlake Steamship Company. There's a way for you to win a ride on board a Great Lakes freighter. "They're home having a good time and you're just here.''. There are two paths to advance in the ranks, by graduating from a maritime academy or "climbing up through the hawsepipe." He was born in suburban Detroit, and later moved with his family to East Grand Rapids. Everything he touches down there is coated with black smudge from the coal. The freighter was proceeding downbound with 62,000 tons of coal when it grounded at the bow. "They actually assign to the guests a porter, an individual who looks after us, keeps us advised She's constanly bringing us plates of goodies," Randy Burgett said Thursday from the ship. Phil Moore is Vice President of Engineering at The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. Brendan is also the Chairman of Board of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Foundation, where he has served as an Officer and Trustee since 1999. 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. Brendan P. OConnor is Vice President of Marketing and Marine Traffic at The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. "I wanted to be a captain," he says. One of my favorite things is to use the meat smoker we have on board. Contact Liz Shepard at (810) 989-6273 or lshepard@gannett.com. 0000004316 00000 n The space where the boat had to go is 110 feet wide. 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. Home; Features; Services; About; Contact; Login; Get Free Demo He worked his way up through the officer ranks, and has at one time or another piloted each of Interlake's working ships. My wife deserves better than that, so that's why I come up here and I do this.". Crew members get their own cabins. startxref Depending on their seniority, the crew works an average of 6-8 months a year. MAP VESSELS PORTS TOOLS EMBED. Paul R. Tregurtha, Vice-Chairman Since joining forces with James R. Barker to purchase and reinvigorate The Interlake Steamship Company in 1987, Mr. Tregurtha has actively served as Vice Chairman. He gets it on his clothing and in his eyes. She can carry up to 68,000 gross tons of taconite pellets or 71,000 net tons of coal. 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. During his six years at Cliffs, he was responsible for financial oversight of the North American Coal business unit as well as various non-business unit projects that included oil & gas, South American iron ore, Iron Nuggets, renewaFUEL, mergers & acquisitions, and union negotiations. four in a bed contestant dies. The men and women can work 60 days on and then have 30 days off. She is the current Queen of the Lakes, an unofficial but widely recognized title given to the longest vessel active on the Great Lakes. He listened to mates on the deck and issued directions to the wheelman. That means learning on the job, rather than earning a maritime license from an academy. hb```%,@% @cF&>nT. Prior to the purchase of Interlake, Mr. Barker was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Moore McCormack Resources, a position he held since joining the company in 1971. "It's calming and awesome, you're almost lost for words," Linda Kempf said. A slight man with a scruffy beard, he may be the filthiest crew member aboard the 1,013-foot Paul R.. Main: 440-260-6900 after dropping off a load of coal. 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. 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. His other responsibilities as captain include managing the crew of 23, planning out schedules, projects and maintenance, and sometimes acting as sheriff and counselor, de-escalating any on-board issues. 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 Brendan also holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. We're just like a big family on a boat.". He is the Chairman of Lake Carriers Association Fleet Engineers Committee. ", 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. [1], She was the subject of a television program in the first season of Discovery Channel Canada's series Mighty Ships. Now in his 41st season sailing with Interlake, Captain Bob stands at the helm of the longest vessel to ever sail the Great Lakes. One of the most important parts of the ship is the galley. Built by American Ship Building Company at Lorain, Ohio, in 1981, this vessel was first named William J. DeLancey. 105.0' 17,120 At 1013.5 feet, Interlake's flagship M/V Paul R. Tregurtha is the longest ship on the Great Lakes. Burgett and his wife, Lynn, boarded the 1,000-footer Tuesday in St. Clair with friends Bob and Linda Kempf,Janet Knust and Rick Sheffield. It is a complex process.". %%EOF There are a few incredible raffle prizes, including $10,000 in cash. Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 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. He has twin stepsons, who also work on Great Lakes freighters. Fair winds and following seas. The others live in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, Florida and Massachusetts. Follow him on Twitter: @DetroitReporter. Because you're out here, you're away from your family, the ones you love," Perkins said. I love it, it's not a job to me. Twenty-nine crew members died. Mr. Barker has served on various Boards of Directors, including the boards of GTE (1976-2000), Verizon (2000-2007) and Brinks (2000-2007). NOTE: YOU MAY HAVE TO CLICK THE REFRESH ICON ON THE LEFT TO SHOW SHIPS! Mark is past Chairman of the board for Lake Carriers Association and he serves on the board of Moran Towing Corporation. 0000005509 00000 n The Interlake Steamship Company was given a contract in 1979 by its customer Republic Steel, to transport iron ore from Lake Superior ports to their steel mill at Indiana Harbor, or to their transshipment terminal at Lorain.[1]. 02 victoria warehouse manchester. It was certainly a lot more challenging in the early days. Occasionally, a movie is shown in the crew dining room. "This is the ship that everyone would like to sail," Thibaudeau said, noting not just the Tregurtha's crown as "Queen of the Lakes" due to its length, but also because he likes hosting 20 sets of passengers each year. She then established a lower lakes record by loading 50,239 long tons (51,045t) net tons of coal from Ashtabula to Consumers Power, becoming the largest cargo loaded on the lower Great Lakes. Paul R. Tregurtha, president and chief o p e r a t i n g officer of Moore McCormack Resources, Inc., has announced that Capt. Captain Johnson says the ship is a floating city, "We're our own village, we're self-contained. Michigan Republicans gather at the Nuthouse before picking party chair. 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. "Everybody I've talked to has said it's a trip of a lifetime and I have to agree with that," the Fort Gratiot man said from aboard the Paul R. Tregurtha Thursday. A hawsepipe is the tube through which an anchor chain is drawn into a boat. Catch up with their adventures here. Deckhands average about $55,000 to $65,000 a season, which usually equates to six or seven months of work. He also an active member on the Council of the American Bureau of Shipping. Stay onboard with Interlake: The Interlake Steamship Company Poker games aren't as common, and neither is reading a good book. For more information, click the "The National Museum of the Great Lakes" or "Interlake Steamship Company on Facebook" link on this page. "Bottom line is you're not going to get along with everybody. Paul R Tregurtha Downbound Lake Huron to Blue Water Bridge while Captain Dayton explains late fall and winter transits on Lake Superior Perkins, 33, comes from the tiny town of Hillman in Michigan's northeastern lower peninsula. "There's really nowhere to go, except your room," he said. They all have specific jobs, but it's a jack-of-all-trades environment. She's been putting up with this for 30 years.". On completion, the forward section was towed to their yard in Lorain, Ohio where it was mated with the stern portion. 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. One deckhand last week said he'd had just three off days since March, and that was to get a broken tooth fixed. 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. It is the biggest ship sailing the lakes today. The boat runs 10 months out of the year, often going deep into January, as ice conditions allow. Thanks for the double salute when you arrived yesterday, both the Captain's Salute and the Master Salute--and lots of cheers from the onlookers when the Canal Park Museum narrator told them you were retiring. Once you start unloading, the ship will rise so we have to counter balance it with ballast to keep the draft straight and keep the boat from bending too much. Powered by. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. The Luck of the Lakes raffle is a fundraiser for the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo. 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. The 308 meter long, 69172 dwt bulk freighter Paul R. Tregurtha went aground on St. Mary's River near Neebish Island.. He works in a tunnel where he can see the coal filtering down through the gates like water to an unplugged drain. Meet Captain Bob Thibaudeau, Master of our M/V Paul R. Tregurtha and senior most captain in the Interlake fleet. They caught up on "Game of Thrones" episodes in his room when he wasn't working. PAUL R. TREGURTHA: Captain: Dayton, Timothy J.; PM Log 61(2) PM Log 61(2) MESABI MINER: Captain: Dayton, Timothy J.; Interlake Log 62(3) Interlake Log 62(3) PAUL R. TREGURTHA: Captain: Dayton, Timothy J.; Interlake Log 63(1) Interlake Log 63(1) PAUL R. TREGURTHA: Captain: Dayton, Timothy J.; Interlake Log 64(2) Interlake Log 64(2) PAUL R . While in charge on the Tregurtha, Captain Bob made. Mates substitute in around the clock and often pilot the ship, but they call him when needed. It's truly a mountain of coal. 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. "My wife says, 'You're done.' 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. In the engine room, earplug-wearing workers constantly monitor the performance of the massive diesel engines, the shed-sized generators and other equipment below deck. He started as a deckhand and worked his way up. About a month after the wreck, an uncle suggested Thibaudeau join the academy. "I've been gone from my family for a long time," he said. ", And there's a lot of engineering that goes into moving the cargo from ship to shore. Following graduation from SUNY Maritime College with a BS in Marine Transportation Management and an Unlimited Third Mate Open Oceans License, Tom sailed as an officer aboard merchant vessels before attending law school. she's been hibernating in sturgeon bay, wisconsin. Framing beneath the plating was also bent and cracked. 0000000991 00000 n There's Nater and her cat. 0000001202 00000 n Built in two parts, her keel was laid down on July 12, 1979, at the American Ship Building Company yard in Toledo, Ohio. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The next day, at 1:08 a.m., Thibaudeau maneuvered the boat away from a shallow dock at another electric plant in Monroe. "It does suck not being there for all the good times," said the man they call El Dirty. That's when you earn your money in the winter time. Interlake wishes Captain Tim Dayton all the best as he departs the M/V Paul R Tregurtha for the last time as Captain. 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