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It’s hard to pick a favorite freighter when there are nearly countless vessels that call the Great Lakes home and rely on the Soo Locks to haul cargo. Because traveling into Lake Superior is so important for the shipping industry, there are 13 freighters which push the envelope on how large a freighter can be. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, freighters measuring over 1,000 ft. were all the rage. These bulk carriers were designed with the maximum dimensions of the Poe Lock in mind. They’re so large, they can’t travel outside of the Great Lakes. We’re thankful they call the lakes home and are frequent fliers to Sault Ste. Marie.

We’ve gathered up information on all 13 of them to help you keep track of the largest freighters on the Great Lakes. Be sure to hover your cursor over the photos or to tap them on your mobile device to display each vessel’s stats. For more information on these freighters, be sure to visit our TikTok which features facts, trivia, and sometimes just peaceview views of these freighters and more.

Stewart J. Cort

Launched: May 1, 1972

Company: Interlake Steamship Co.

Size: 1,000’00”

Capacity: 58,000 tons

Engine Horsepower: 14,000 bhp

The Stewart J. Cort is the one that started it all. In fact the “#1” painted on her aft house celebrates her distinction as the first 1,000 footer. By being the first 1,000 footer, “Stubby,” as she’s affectionately known was in turn briefly the Queen of the Great Lakes (the crown the largest ship on the lakes wears.) Construction for the Stewart J. Cort’s bow and stern begin in 1970 in Mississippi. She was transported up north and in 1971 she had her hull inserted. Her unusual design and method of fabrication gave her the nickname “Stubby.” Her maiden voyage was on May 1, 1972.

Presque Isle

Launched: Dec. 16, 1973

Company: Great Lakes Fleet

Capacity: 57,500 tons

Engine Horsepower: 14,840

The Presque Isle is the only 1,000-foot tugboat/barge combination on the Great Lakes and is the largest of its kind in the world. Construction cost a reported $35 million, which equates to over $252 million in 2023.

James R. Barker

Launched: Aug. 7, 1976

Size: 1,004’00”

Capacity: 63,300 tons

Engine Horsepower: 16,000

Mesabi Miner

Launched: June 11, 1977

Company: Interlake Steamship Co

Walter J. McCarthy Jr.

Launched: July 12, 1977

Company: American Steamship Co.

Capacity: 89,000 tons

Engine Horsepower: 14,000

American Integrity

Launched: June 8, 1978

Capacity: 80,900 tons

Engine Horsepower: 14,400

American Spirit

Launched: July 15, 1978

Capacity: 62,400 tons

Edwin H. Gott

Launched: July 19, 1978

Capacity: 74,100 tons

Engine Horsepower: 19,500

With two 8-cylinder MaK/Caterpillar 8m43C diesel engines capable of producing 19,500 horsepower, the Edwin H. Gott is the most powerful freighter on the Great Lakes. Her younger sister the Edgar B. Speer is nearly identical.

Indiana Harbor

Launched: March 19, 1979

Capacity: 89,900 tons

Burns Harbor

Launched: Oct. 28, 1979

Edgar B. Speer

Launched: June 4, 1980

Capacity: 73,700 tons

Engine Horsepower: 19,600

American Century

Launched: Nov. 8, 1980

Paul R. Tregurtha

Launched: Feb. 4, 1981

Company: Interlake Steamship co.

Size: 1,013’05”

Capacity: 68,000 tons

Engine Horsepower: 17,120

The Paul R. Tregurtha is the current “Queen of the Great Lakes” and the longest reigning “Queen” the Great Lakes has seen. Big Paulie as she’s affectionately known was the last of the 1,000 ft. freighters capping off a decade of ship builds the Great Lakes has never seen and may never see again. The Tregurtha was the last freighter built on the Great Lakes for nearly 30 years until her newest fleetmate, the Mark W. Barker set sail in 2022. Want to take a look at the PRT? View a TikTok on her here . If you’re into vertical videos, we have feature videos on most of the 1,000 footers available here .

1,013 ft. of Freighter Facts

Looking to learn a bit more about these freighters while visiting the Soo Locks? Be sure to take a look along the fence at the Soo Locks Park. You’ll find 13 banners spaced out over 1,013 ft. with each one featuring one of the 1,000 footers. These banners make for great reading material while waiting to watch one of these giant freighters use the Soo Locks.

These 13 freighters are some of the main reasons people visit Sault Ste. Marie, and they’re a huge part of what makes the Soo a unique travel destination. Which one of these lake freighters is your favorite? Be sure to tag your freighter photos with the hashtag #ilovethesoo on social media while visiting Sault Ste. Marie. And don’t forget to tag us on your post on Facebook,   Twitter ,  Pinterest , TikTok , and Instagram.

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The Ultimate list of 1,000 Foot Freighters on the Great Lakes

We love big boats and we cannot lie! It’s hard to say which freighter is your favorite when comparing the countless vessels that traverse the waters of the Great Lakes. Although, there are 13 that stand out from the crowd for their sheer goliath-like size. Their sizes range from 1,000 feet in length to 1,013 and they all American. These amazing “1,000-footers” seem to always make it to the top of everyone’s must-see list and attract visitors from across the globe.

While there may be 1,000 interesting tidbits about this baker’s dozen of colossal haulers, we have gathered a guide to help you learn more about them and see what sets them apart from the crowd. You can also find all 13 in our #FreighterFrenzy contest on Twitter taking place throughout March to celebrate the opening of the Soo Locks on the 25th.

Edwin H. Gott

With an engine capable of producing 19,500 horsepower, the Gott is the most powerful freighter on the Great Lakes. 

American Integrity – In July 2019, the Integrity and Walter J. McCarthy Jr both broke the Soo Locks Tonnage Record. Hours after the McCarthy set it, the Integrity hauled 76,000 tons of iron ore through the Soo Locks to set the current record. The American Integrity was named the Lewis Wilson Foy and Oglebay Norton prior to 2006.

American Spirit – Originally the George A. Stinson, she was renamed in 2004 to honor the spirit of the American Steamship Company’s workers as well as the spirit of America.

American Century – Once known as the Columbia Star, in honor of the brig Columbia which was the first vessel to haul iron ore through the Soo Locks in 1855, the American Century was renamed in 2006 once she was purchased by American Steamship Company.

Paul R. Tregurtha

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. The Paul R. Tregurtha is one of the most popular vessels on the Great Lakes. 

Edgar B. Speer – There are only two Great Lakes ports that can service her unique self-unloading system. Those ports are located in Gary, Indiana and Conneaut, Ohio.

James R. Barker – This beauty was the third vessel built to this impressive scale. She was the first 1,000-footer built entirely on the Great Lakes for the Interlake Steamship fleet.

Mesabi Miner – Named after the Mesabi Iron Range in Minnesota, the Mesabi Miner is the sister ship of the James R. Barker. Her 265-foot self-unloading boom is able to offload cargo at up to 10,000 tons per hour.

Indiana Harbor

This beauty looks like a gentle giant as she peacefully makes her way past a gaggle of paddleboarders, but she is one of the most capable 1,000-footers on the Great Lakes. The Indiana Harbor was the first U.S. flagged vessel on the Great Lakes to be equipped with satellite communication equipment in 1983.

Stewart J. Cort – Perhaps the most well-known of the 1,000-footers, the Cort was the first freighter to reach this milestone length when she launched in 1972. The Cort is the only 1,000-footer with a forward-facing pilothouse.

Walter McCarthy Jr  – The McCarthy Jr boasts four V-20 3,600 horsepower GM diesel engines. She briefly held the Soo Locks Tonnage Record in 2019 for a few hours before the American Integrity carried an even larger load through the system. The McCarthy’s design was also used for the Burns Harbor, Indiana Harbor, American Spirit, and American Integrity. 

Burns Harbor – She can haul either iron ore or coal, and has a deadweight tonnage capacity of 80,900. The Burns Harbor was the last vessel of the 2019 shipping season to pass through the Soo Locks on Jan. 15, 2020.

Presque Isle

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The Presque Isle is the only 1,000-foot tugboat/barge combination on the Great Lakes and is the largest of its kind in the world. She was constructed in separate sections at different shipyards in 1972. Construction cost a reported $35 million, which equates to over $230 million in 2020.

All of the boats on this distinguished list are worthy of greatness. Which boat is your favorite? be sure to tag all of your amazing freighter photos with the hashtag #ilovethesoo on social media. And don’t forget to tag us on your post on  Facebook,   Twitter ,  Pinterest , and  Instagram.

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65m undersea superyacht Phoenix 1000 is a personal luxury submarine built by US Submarines. Submarine yacht Phoenix 1000 is the single largest private undersea vehicle ever built, and probably one of the most important personal transportation devices of the century.

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213´ luxury submarine yacht Phoenix 1000 has more than ample space. The total interior area of the submarine is in excess of 460 square meters (5000 square feet). The significant volume, coupled with very large acrylic viewports, and the potential for relatively large open spaces, results in a vehicle as luxurious as the finest of motor yachts.

Clearly, underwater super yacht Phoenix 1000 provides its owner with substantially more capability than a simple yacht – the opportunity to explore the depths of the world’s oceans in perfect comfort and safety. The Phoenix 1000 yacht is capable of making trans-Atlantic crossings at 16 knots yet can dive along the route and explore the continental margins of some of the most fascinating waters on earth.

US Submarines Phoenix 1000

And unlike surface yachts, when the water gets rough, the submarine can submerge into a perfectly smooth and quiet environment, continuing on toward its destination, providing a ride unsurpassed in quality-unequaled by the finest motor coach or the most luxurious executive aircraft.

At 65-meters (213 feet) in overall length, and with a beam in excess of 8 meters (26 feet), the Phoenix 1000 is a vehicle of formidable size. Yet despite its 1500-ton displacement, the submarine is quite streamlined. Given the significant waterplane area and ample internal volume, which allows for greater battery storage, the Phoenix 1000 yacht will out-perform smaller counterparts in surface speed, submerged speed and submerged endurance.

Phoenix 1000 luxury submarine

The large pressure hull diameter allows for very large acrylic viewports, making the undersea viewing capability truly extraordinary. The interior space, with the noted absence of structural bulkheads, provides for tremendous versatility in interior layout and space planning. And finally, the Phoenix 1000’s large size coupled with its integrated roll stabilization system makes surface transit quite comfortable in all but the worst conditions.

Flying Bridge

The uppermost level of the vessel is the flying bridge. This area is similar to its equivalent area on most yachts, with the exception of the fact that the materials selected are subject to immersion in water. Ample space exists for lounging, and cushions may be brought up from the area below. The flying bridge also houses the pressure-compensated radar radome, GPS antennae and satellite communications radome, as well as radio aerials, running lights, etc. A remote steering station is also available.

Luxurious interior of the Phoenix 1000 undersea superyacht

Deck Saloon

Immediately below the flying bridge and accessible through a large hydraulically operated hatch and a stairway, is the deck saloon. As proposed, this area would be composed of structural acrylic cylindrical sections 2.1 meters (7′) in diameter and 20 centimeters (8″) in thickness. The overall length of the deck saloon pressure hull would be 12 meters.

The deck saloon would have a comfortably appointed interior and would boast an incredible view for observation, both on the surface and when submerged. By fitting transparent sections into the deck of the flying bridge, a view above can be enjoyed as well.

In the forward portion of the saloon is the surface bridge. This area contains all the necessary control, monitoring and navigation equipment to operate the submarine in the surfaced condition. The captain has a hemispherical sector acrylic viewport immediately in front, with the transparent cylindrical walls to either side.

The aft portion of the saloon has a large acrylic window, providing a view astern that also acts as a large hydraulically operated hatch. A small automobile could be kept in the aft section if desired.

Superstructure

The superstructure itself is composed principally of aluminum (or FRP if the owner prefers), and it houses the deck saloon pressure vessel and also provides the structural base for the flying bridge. There is a large degree of latitude possible with regard to the styling of the structure, with the caveat that its hydrodynamic efficiency will have a significant effect on the submerged speed of the submarine.

Aft of the deck saloon is a covered space that can be either fully or partially enclosed. The greater the degree of closure to the after portion of the structure, the less turbulence and the more hydromdynamic efficiency. Hydraulically actuated after doors could be designed to open, allowing fresh air to circulate. The area would be excellent for covered, informal, deck-level dining.

Docking Minisub

Aft of the superstructure, or optionally, above the control cabin on the bow, is an area for a docking minisub. Utilizing a special docking collar, this vehicle is capable of leaving the Phoenix 1000 superyacht while submerged and making excursions down to 610 meters (2000 feet). With both top and bottom hatches, the minisub could also bring passengers from the surface to the submarine lying at depth. The minisub could be designed to hold between two and eight passengers, depending upon the owner’s preferences. Additionally, in the unlikely event of an emergency at depth, the minisub could be used to take passengers and crew to the surface.

Forward Control Room

The forward control room is entered from the main deck through a watertight, pressure-proof door. The control room has a 2.4 meter (8′) diameter hemispherical sector acrylic viewport forward and three 1.8 meter (6′) diameter viewports on either side, with the foremost pair angled slightly forward.

The control room contains all of the control and navigation equipment necessary to operate the submarine while submerged. The 8 meter x 4 meter (26′ x 13′) area contains sufficient space to fit comfortable lounge chairs for passenger observation while underway.

Main Passenger Areas

The main passenger area consists of two decks, each 31 meters (102′) long and 6 meters (20′) wide. The upper deck is accessed from one of two hatches, either from the deck saloon or from a hatch to the after portion of the superstructure. Two stairways, one in the center of the deck, the other in the after section, lead to the lower deck.

The upper deck is intended to provide space for an engineering workstation, a switch and contactor room, crew cabins and mess, as well as the galley. The forward portion, which ends at a bulkhead, is designed as a room of the owner’s choosing.

The main deck is situated such that the forward portion, with eight 1.8 meter (6′) diameter acrylic windows, contains the living and dining areas, while the section aft of the beam houses the owner’s stateroom and guest cabins. Five viewports, 90 centimeters (35″) in diameter, are situated on both port and starboard sides.

Below the passenger area is the battery compartment and bilge. A narrow manway allows access through the compartment for battery maintenance.

Engine Room

The engine room is accessed through doors at the after portion of both passenger decks. The space contains the majority of the equipment necessary for the submarine’s operation, including the main diesels, motor generators, drive systems, air compressors, hydraulic aggregates and life support systems. The upper level of the engine space provides access to the minisub, and in the stern section, to a diver lock-out chamber. The bottom level allows maintenance of the main engines and related components. Diver Lock-out Chamber

A spherical diver lock-out chamber, 2.4 meters (8′) in diameter is fitted above the shafts and attached to the aftermost section of the pressure hull. The chamber allows a diver to enter or exit the submarine from the area between the shafts at depths of up to 45 meters (150′). The chamber can be fitted with decompression capability if required.

General Specifications of the 65m luxury undersea superyacht Phoenix 1000:

Certification: ABS+A1 Manned Submersible Operating Depth: 305 meters Passengers: varies (470 sq m interior) Crew: 3 Length: 65.0 meters (213′) Beam: 8.0 meters (26.3′) Pressure Hull Diameter: 6.7 meters (22′) center Weight in Air: 1500 tons

Dynamic Characteristics Maximum Surface Speed: 18.0 knots Cruising Surface Speed: 16.0 knots Max. Submerged Speed: 10.0 knots

Propulsion Surface Diesels: 2 x 1100 kW Main Electric Motor/Generators: 2 x 370 kW Vertical Thrusters: 2 x 110 kW Lateral Thrusters: 2 x 410 kW

Endurance (Predicted) Surface Range: 3500 nautical miles Submerged Endurance: 6 hours at 10 knots/50 hours at 5 knots/140 hours at 2.5 knots

Battery and Electrical Systems Main Battery: 360 VDC Communication Battery: 24 VDC Control Battery: 24 VDC Emergency Battery: 24 VDC Total Battery Capacity: 3280 KWH Electric Generator: 2 x 370 kW

Ballast and Trim Systems Main Ballast Capacity: 340,000 KG Variable Ballast: 18,000 KG Trim/Dropweight: 9,000 KG trim/135,000 KG drop

Gas Supply Main Oxygen: 30 days, full load Reserve Oxygen: 10 days Main Air: 275 bar, external Air Compressor: 310 bar, 150 kW Navigation and Communications Compass Main: Gyro compass Compass reserve: Fluxgate Speed Log: Digital Depth Gauge: 400 meter, analog and digital Active Sonar: Color Imaging Surface Communications: Marine VHF Subsurface UWT: 10 and 27 KHZ

Additional Instrumentation Custom Control LCDs: Ballast Indicators Thruster Control Panel: Hydraulic Panel F-16 Style Joystick: Hydraulic Pressure RPM Gauge: Depth Sounder CRT Rudder Indicator: Video Camera System Life Support Panel: Video Monitors Oxygen Gauges: Electrical Panel Oxygen Analyzer: Volt andAmp Meters Carbon Dioxide Monitor: IR andCircuit Protection Alarm Panel: Lighting Panel Interlock Indicators: Clock Flammable Gas Monitor: Barometer/Hygrometer Fire Suppression System: Inclinometers Ballast Panel: Thermometer Air Pressure Gauges

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Operated by Crowley Maritime Corporation , the 82-foot eWolf will escort ships entering and leaving the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal using electric power instead of diesel fuel, helping slash greenhouse gas emissions at the port and its neighbors in Barrio Logan and National City.

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"I deeply regret my transgression and offer my heartfelt apologies to all for trespassing in this sensitive area. Yellowstone and all our National Parks are to be cared for and preserved for all to enjoy."

He added #StayOnThePath.

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