Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes of North America, the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area, and the third-largest freshwater lake by volume. It is shared by Ontario to the north, Minnesota to the west, and Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the south.
General Facts to know before your Lake Superior cruise
Area: 31,700 mi²
Catchment area: 49,300 mi²
Volume: 2,903 cubic miles
Fish: Lake trout, Lake whitefish, Walleye, Lake sturgeon, MORE
Cities: Duluth, Superior, Thunder Bay, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Superior Village
Lake Superior has been an important link in the Great Lakes Waterway, providing a route for the transportation of iron ore as well as grain and other mined and manufactured materials. Large cargo vessels called lake freighters, as well as smaller ocean-going freighters, transport these commodities across Lake Superior.
Catchment area: 49,300 mi²
Volume: 2,903 cubic miles
Fish: Lake trout, Lake whitefish, Walleye, Lake sturgeon, MORE
Cities: Duluth, Superior, Thunder Bay, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Superior Village
Lake Superior has been an important link in the Great Lakes Waterway, providing a route for the transportation of iron ore as well as grain and other mined and manufactured materials. Large cargo vessels called lake freighters, as well as smaller ocean-going freighters, transport these commodities across Lake Superior.
Lake Superior has the most amazing geological history compared to the other Great Lakes.
The Thornapple River Rail Series features the:
The Ishpeming Railroad's Ore Dock of Lake Superior has served as a gateway t0 the steel mills for over 100 years. With the exception of a brief winter shutdown due to freezing weather, the 200 gravity pocket dock has continually functional since its opening.
In the video below you will witness first hand how both the LS&I and Ship crews work to keep the iron ore flowing. You'll see ships berth at the dock and then board the iron ore. Also see how they off load the ore on to the docks by lowering and raising the chutes.
The Thornapple River Rail Series features the:
- TRRS 517: Michigan's Iron Ore Trail
- The Lake Superior and Ishpeming Ore Dock
- Marquette Iron Range
The Ishpeming Railroad's Ore Dock of Lake Superior has served as a gateway t0 the steel mills for over 100 years. With the exception of a brief winter shutdown due to freezing weather, the 200 gravity pocket dock has continually functional since its opening.
In the video below you will witness first hand how both the LS&I and Ship crews work to keep the iron ore flowing. You'll see ships berth at the dock and then board the iron ore. Also see how they off load the ore on to the docks by lowering and raising the chutes.
Cruise Lines with Lake Superior Itineraries
- Pearl Seas Cruises - Pearl Mist
- Victory Cruise Lines - Victory I & 2
- Viking Expeditions Cruises - Octantis (2022)
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1/23/21 - LLS