The Erie Trader is a massive articulated barge moving bulk cargo throughout the Great Lakes, specializing in iron ore, coal, stone, and other essential materials. She sails as an Articulated Tug-Barge, working in tandem with the powerful tug Clyde S. VanEnkevort. Watch Port Huron, Michigan livestreaming 24/7 here: https://www.youtube.com/live/AwP_Q6IGwFs #stclairriver #greatlakes #erietrader #ShipsOfInstagram #shipwatching #michigan #workingboats #porthuronmichigan #porthuron #GreatLakesMaritime
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Articulated Tug- Barge Joyce L. VanEnkevort - Great Lakes Trader, downbound on the St. Clair River, passing through the St. Clair River Classic offshore powerboat races. July 27, 2025. #joycelvanenkevort #greatlakestugboat #greatlakesshipping #articulatedtugbarge #tugboat | Aircraft and Marine Machines
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The Joyce L VanEnkevort-Great Lakes Trader tug-barge conducts icy operations in Duluth, MN on 1/12/26 with the imminent end of the 2025-2026 shipping season on the Great Lakes. | Nathan Klok Photography
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The barge and tug Joyce L. VanEnkevort and Great Lakes Trader arrived at Port Lorain a short time ago. This quick timelapse shows the vessel passing through the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge. The vessel measures 740 feet in length with a beam of 78 feet. #greatlakesshipping #greatlakes #lakeerie #shipping #transportation #portlorain #ohio #lakelife #boating #bigboat #freighters #freightersofthegreatlakes #lorain | Lorain Port and Finance Authority
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Good morning Duluth/Superior Editor Jon here sharing a video of the ATB tug and barge combination,barge Michigan Trader and tug Dirk S. VanEnkevort unloading limestone at Hallett 8 in Superior, Wisconsin on 10-28-25. This is an Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) the tug locks directly into the barge and operates as one unit: efficient, powerful, and built for the Great Lakes. Tug - Dirk S. VanEnkevort Rebuilt: 2020 Length: 125 ft Barge - Michigan Trader Built: 2020 Length: 740 ft Capacity: Around 39,60
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