Aboard each boat, the work generally is split among deckhands, cooks and engine room workers. He and the other men and women who work aboard Great Lakes commercial freighters make good money devoting months of every year to these boats. It is fascinating to see something so large moving so effortlessly through the lakes. It can slow you down quite a bit. There's also a mate on site, and a wheelman to steer. A slight man with a scruffy beard, he may be the filthiest crew member aboard the 1,013-foot Paul R. Tregurtha, a coal-hauling freighter that spends most of its time between Wisconsin and Michigan. The space where the boat had to go is 110 feet wide. In the pilot house high above the water, mates and wheelsman help navigate around the clock. He listened to mates on the deck and issued directions to the wheelman. 0 When they are on board, they work seven days a week. The Paul R. Tregurtha is the crown jewel of her fleet, and she makes a lot of trips through our area. four in a bed contestant dies. A lot of people can't cut it, but to me it's much more than just a paycheck. Whether I was covered in cow (poop) or covered in grease working on tractors I've grown up just being dirty. 0000006958 00000 n 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. He generally works 60 days, then takes off for 30. These things also affect a captain's sleep. "Everybody I've talked to has said it's a trip of a lifetime and I . His previous roles with the company include vice president of Industrial Relations and Government Affairs, Director of Human Resources & Industrial Relations and Director of Marine Personnel. "You're not relaxed until you're on vacation for about a week," said Laksonen, who is the engine room's chief engineer. 0000004077 00000 n All rights reserved. It was certainly a lot more challenging in the early days. Main: 440-260-6900 Mark is past Chairman of the board for Lake Carriers Association and he serves on the board of Moran Towing Corporation. He also thinks the work in the Great Lakes shipping industry is well worth it. Reporter Jim Schaefer and photographer Eric Seals sailed last week aboard the Paul R. Tregurtha, the longest ship on the Great Lakes. "I've lived here all my 60-plus years and watched plenty of boat traffic come and go, but I had no idea what was truly involved in keeping a vessel like this running," he said. 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. Thank you for everything you've done for us :) 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. for nearly fifteen years, first as an associate and then as a full partner. Hawsepipers can eventually also be licensed if they take the necessary tests, which allows for promotions. 67 0 obj <> endobj MAP VESSELS PORTS TOOLS EMBED. United States of America. 0000005758 00000 n Here in the kitchen, we're the heart, so we help keep it all together. He also grew up in the Upper Peninsula, and said he had to come to the water to find decent work. The Free Press spent a week aboard the boat ending Sunday, chronicling freighter life, watching how the men and women aboard earn their living. Of the 13 "footers" on the Great Lakes a nickname for the 1,000-foot boats the Paul R. Tregurtha is the longest. We did Part One the day before this Interview and I will post it as well but the sound isn't as good (they were in a dodgy area on the St Mary's River) Even in this video you'll notice there are times when the sound goes a little wonky but it's worth it to see and hear Captain answer some questions, show us what's happening on the River and just talk for about a half hourA huge thank you to him for agreeing to do this With Covid and me being in Canada, this was about as good as it was going to get to be able to see him before he left the ship so I'll take it!I apologize for the sounds issues here and there.. There are workshops filled with tools all over the boat, some with wrenches as big as a human head. Randy Burgett said it is hard to explain what it is like to be a guest on the largest freighter in the Great Lakes. All rights reserved. Staff writer Jim Schaefer and staff photographer Eric Seals invite you to share their journey aboard the Paul R. Tregurtha, the longest ship on the Great Lakes. BULK SAO PAULO MSC SAO PAULO STAR PAULINE COSCO SAO PAULO PAUL OLDENDORFF Lee A Tregurtha SHIP PARTICULARS. 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 . She is truly a workhorse out on the water. Burgett said after boarding in St. Clair where the ship was offloading coal, they continued to Monroe where more coal was offloaded. 02 victoria warehouse manchester. Our travels took us by beautiful waterfront homes, through downtown Detroit. We had a trip earlier this month in zero visibility through a narrow river channel. 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. In 2015, Tom was recognized and honored by Crains Cleveland Business as one of the outstanding legal minds in Northeast Ohio. 0000000891 00000 n While in charge on the Tregurtha, Captain Bob made. Paul R. Tregurtha, born 1935, was the Vice Chairman of Interlake Steamship Company's Board. Captain Johnson says the ship is a floating city, "We're our own village, we're self-contained. 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]. Awesome Inc. theme. Fair winds and following seas. 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. In addition, he has been Chairman of Moran Towing Corp. since 1994 and Chief Executive Officer since 1998. 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 7300 Engle Road "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. Interlake wishes Captain Tim Dayton all the best as he departs the M/V Paul R Tregurtha for the last time as Captain. Now in his 41st season sailing with Interlake, Captain Bob stands at the helm of the longest vessel to ever sail the Great Lakes. In 1990, she was renamed Paul R. Tregurtha in honor of Interlakes Vice Chairman of the Board. Fax: 440-260-6945. That might be 3 p.m. or 3 a.m. To compensate, Thibaudeau sleeps in a cabin with blacked-out windows. 0000002601 00000 n 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 . duluthharborcam.com. 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. He worked his way up through the officer ranks, and has at one time or another piloted each of Interlake's working ships. Perkins, 33, comes from the tiny town of Hillman in Michigan's northeastern lower peninsula. 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. Westcott II, a boat that among other things, picks up and delivers mail to sailors. We don't have a meal plan per say. And she can hit hard, with things like fog and thunder storms in the summer, and thick ice in the winter. There's a way for you to win a ride on board a Great Lakes freighter. They hold union jobs, all the way up to the captain, and crew members say the pay and benefits are worth the sacrifices they make to be on board. At 1,013.5-feet, she is considered the Queen of the Lakes. Dustin Darby is a First Mate, "There are gates at the bottom of the cargo holds, hydraulic gates, and they put the cargo on to a conveyor system. In 1975, Mr. Barker was named Outstanding Chief Executive for Transportation by Financial World. The others live in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, Florida and Massachusetts. 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. The Interlake Steamship Co., which owns nine working vessels on the lakes, employs 23 people aboard the Tregurtha. A deckhand will use a deck crane to pull those lids when coal is filling the boat. In addition to his license, Phil holds many certifications including hazardous materials management and fire-fighting training. Two Long Three Short. Built for approximately $60 million, she became a flagship for the Interlake fleet. <<69DEDCDFE8AE1241B9008B1DDC630C7E>]/Prev 543681>> A hawsepipe is the tube through which an anchor chain is drawn into a boat. Before joining Moore McCormack, Mr. Barker was Executive Vice President of Temple, Barker & Sloane, Inc., a management consulting firm that he co-founded in 1969. ", The Second Cook is Denise Hanrahan. Coming up with new ideas, different things every day. Tom Moore, 49, a second cook, as they call them, hops from boat to boat wherever relief help is needed. 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. They'll be using the hashtag: #FreighterLife. He is also Vice Chairman of Moran Towing Corp. and Mormac Marine Group, Inc. and Chairman of SeaStreak, LLC. Brendan also holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He called it a "lack of employment on the beach." 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. For dessert, there's a cake called chocolate insanity. He gets it on his clothing and in his eyes. Our trip took us through the St. Clair River, to Lake St. Clair, then through the Detroit River and finally into the western basin of Lake Erie. 0:04. Follow him on Twitter: @DetroitReporter. His wife, Kathleen (Sissy) Perkins jumped onto the boat this week at the Soo Locks to spend a week with him. The pilot house that's the brains of the ship making everything go. . 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. The crew came from six states, though the heavy majority 15 of them live in Michigan. It's a story you'll only see here. MV William J. 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. Catch up with their adventures here. Interlake allows family visits to cut the stress of being away. Eric will be posting @ericseals on Twitter and Instagram.They'll be using the hashtag: #FreighterLife. With another 1000 footer, AMERICAN CENTURY, needing a little more time to finish her coal offload, PRT swung around downriver to wait in sequence. Freighter life does have challenges, though, and when there are normal, everyday disagreements, there is no escape. "Bottom line is you're not going to get along with everybody. After sailing with Interlake Steamship Company for over 40 years, Captain Bob Thibaudeau commands the Queen of the Lakes, the 1,013 foot long PAUL R. TREGURTHA, one last time down the St. Clair River for the DTE/St. A slight man with a scruffy beard, he may be the filthiest crew member aboard the 1,013-foot Paul R.. Search. Crew members come and go, especially during vacation season. 7300 Engle Road [1], She was the subject of a television program in the first season of Discovery Channel Canada's series Mighty Ships. We're just like a big family on a boat.". . ", In addition to bad weather, the ship's can also be affected by what;s in the lake. 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. If there's an emergency, he can escape climbing a ladder straight up 52 feet to the deck. Listed below are some of our friends that share the harbor. His whole career has been with Interlake Steamship Co., which owns the Tregurtha and eight other working ships. In addition, he has been Chairman of Moran Towing Corp. since 1994 and Chief Executive Officer since 1998. He lives out of his suitcase in case he gets a call to report to a port. On another boat, the cook who dubbed Perkins "El Dirty" would hand him garbage bags to line his chair before he sat down to eat. The drawing will be held later this month during the museum's H20 event. The Tregurtha is one of nine ships owned by Interlake Steamship, the largest privately held fleet on the Great Lakes. 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. Perkins watched as a layer of the black chunks whizzed by. Longtime owner of . Marie. "There's really nowhere to go, except your room," he said. The boat runs 10 months out of the year, often going deep into January, as ice conditions allow. She is more than 1,000 feet long and more than 100 feet wide and these cargo holds can carry tens of thousands of tons of cargo in a single trip. 0000002884 00000 n It is certainly a team sport out here. If they start bobbing too much, he knows he will have to replace the bearings soon. Michigan Republicans gather at the Nuthouse before picking party chair. Interlake is home of the largest freighter on the Great Lakes; the Paul R. Tregurtha. He has served as Chairman of Mormac Marine Group, Inc., since 1998. 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. UTC. Jan A.A. van Lier, president of the firm's ocean bulk transport. 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. We also have sweet potatoes and a rice medley. Phil Moore is Vice President of Engineering at The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. 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 (56,842t) of iron ore pellets. The completed hull No. 0000000991 00000 n ", And there's a lot of engineering that goes into moving the cargo from ship to shore. How to follow along: Find Jim on Twitter at @DetroitReporter and on Facebook at facebook.com/jimschaef. They stay in staterooms near the captain's own on a deck below the pilot house. And they are proud of their ability to succeed. The 308 meter long, 69172 dwt bulk freighter Paul R. Tregurtha went aground on St. Mary's River near Neebish Island.. Tonight we take you on board and introduce you to the men and women who keep the big ship on course. This is the final trip for Captain Bob Thibaudeau, senior-most captain in his 42nd season sailing with Interlake. xref hb```%,@% @cF&>nT. After 42 years on the Great Lakes, Captain Robert Thibaudeau, or "Captain Bob" as we all call him, Captain of the Paul R Tregurtha from the Interlake Steamship Company, made his final. Paul R Tregurtha, Moran Towing Corp: Profile and Biography - Bloomberg Markets Subscribe Live Now Bloomberg TV+ Business of Sports: Why the Philadelphia Eagles Win with Unpopular. There's Nater and her cat. 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. We've been having guys scrape the sides of the ships, and it seems to be making quite a difference. "But if I wasn't out here doing what I'm doing, they wouldn't have the good times.". Vessel PAUL R.TREGURTHA is a Self Discharging Bulk Carrier, Registered in USA. 13abc's Lissa Guyton and videographer Todd Gaertner had a rare opportunity to go along. The men and women can work 60 days on and then have 30 days off. 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. Find stories from the journey on freep.com, at @freep on Twitter and on the Detroit Free Press Facebook page. A backup is necessary there because the channel is too narrow for the Tregurtha to turn. ", Captain Johnson has worked on the lakes for decades. trailer One of my favorite things is to use the meat smoker we have on board. she's been hibernating in sturgeon bay, wisconsin. They caught up on "Game of Thrones" episodes in his room when he wasn't working. US Coast Guard Documentation and Licensing. 67 14 We also went under the Ambassador Bridge, where we were met by the J.W. Main: 440-260-6900 I thought how cool would that be to work on one. 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. 0000006993 00000 n A graduate of SUNY Maritime College with a degree in Marine Engineering and an Unlimited Third Assistant Engineer License, Mark holds an MBA from the Case Western Reserve Universitys Weatherhead School of Management. They have two children. 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. During the period from 1971-88, Moore McCormack grew from $50 million to more than $800 million in revenues. Paul R. Tregurtha: See how Great Lakes freighter Tregurtha's first mission of the shipping season pushes her and her crew to the limits. Follow her on Twitter @lvshepard. 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. 0:32. She was married on her husband's ship, the Paul R. Tregurtha. Follow Jim Schaefer on Twitter at@DetroitReporter and on Facebook at facebook.com/jimschaef . Freighters are a big part of our local history and economy. Phil joined Interlake in 2004 as a Fleet Engineer and was later promoted to Fleet Superintendent. Her unloading system and 260-foot boom empty her five cargo holds in about eight hours. Brendan is also the Chairman of Board of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Foundation, where he has served as an Officer and Trustee since 1999. 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. The ship and crew work around the clock, running day and night. 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 Time lapse as freighter goes through Soo Locks, Time lapse video as Capt. Chrissy Kadleck is with Interlake Steamship, the owner of the Tregurtha, "She can hold up to 70,000 tons in one trip which over a season adds up to millions and millions of tons of cargo. Paul R Tregurtha departed Duluth early this morning. He is the Chairman of Lake Carriers Association Fleet Engineers Committee. 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. This move not only was made in the dark, but in reverse for more than four miles while lightning flashed and the wind whipsawed. Bill graduated from The Ohio State University in 1992 with a BSBA in accounting. 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. Home; Features; Services; About; Contact; Login; Get Free Demo William M. Thornton is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Interlake Steamship Company, the largest privately held shipping company on the Great Lakes. One reason is that he thinks they made the right choice. A handful of area fundraisers offertrips on the freighter, including the United Way of St. Clair County. 2019 The Interlake Steamship Company. Crew members get their own cabins. Between the raffle and the fundraiser we usually generate about 15% of the museum's operating budget for the year. Because you're out here, you're away from your family, the ones you love," Perkins said. One of the most important parts of the ship is the galley. She is the reigning "Queen of the Lakes", a title she has held since she entered service in 1981. 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. Across the Great Lakes ships The Paul R. Tregurtha is one of the most popular vessels on the Great Lakes. The nonprofit will start selling raffletickets for its trip in November, according to its website. Contact Jim Schaefer: 313-223-4542 or jschaefer@freepress.com. This enabled salvage experts to successfully raise the ship's bow by filling stern voids which reduced the amount of forward weight on the rocks, and hence refloat the vessel. 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. The guests have a private area on the ship that you might not expect to see on a freighter. [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. These are folks who win charity raffles and auctions or talk their way on board to chronicle freighter life. He plans to join his wife in Muskegon, where they live on a houseboat. MV Paul R. Tregurtha is a Great Lakes-based bulk carrier freighter. 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. At the Soo, it doesn't get any tighter than this. 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. Occasionally, a movie is shown in the crew dining room. Sail to the last mile with inland North Americas multimodal logistics hub. On Sunday morning, Perkins was up early as the boat nestled against the dock at a power plant in East China Township to dump half its load of coal for DTE; the other half goes to Monroe today. One deckhand last week said he'd had just three off days since March, and that was to get a broken tooth fixed. "Nater In The Wheelhouse." Nater lives on a boat and it is one of a kind. 0000004316 00000 n The Great Ship of the Great Lakes moves quietly and efficiently through the water. Randy Burgett said it is hard to explain what it is like to be a guest on the largest freighter in the Great Lakes. July 20, 1983: broke the Lorain port record delivering 61,846 long tons (62,838t) of iron ore pellets from Escanaba. Congratulations, Captain Bob, on a new chapter. She is truly an engineering marvel. Those goodies are everything from pastries and cookies to smoked sausages. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. AUTOS. Prior to joining Interlake, he sailed aboard numerous vessels in the Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico and trans-Atlantic trades. Paul R. Tregurtha, born 1935, was the Vice Chairman of Interlake Steamship Company's Board. 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