And the Honorable James L. Oberstar Makes Two

The Pathfinder was followed fairly closely by an old friend, the Honorable James L. Oberstar.  She was one of the ships I was hoping to catch as I really like her lines.

 It has actually been a while since I've seen her.  I think the last time I saw her was up at the Soo.  It always seems like we can't cross paths.

 I don't know if you can tell on this picture but it was raining and pretty windy which also meant it was fairly cold.  Fortunately, the Maritime Center is enclosed, so I didn't have to stay out in the rain too long.  Three years ago if you asked me if I was going to be out in the rain and cold taking pictures, I would have said you were nuts.

 I think you can see the streaks from the rain in this picture.  If not, you can take a look at the hazy sky and tell it wasn't a pleasant day.

 I don't know what it is, but I like her look.  She almost has a pretty sleek looking pilothouse.

 The deckhouse isn't too bad either.

 Another shot of her pilothouse.

 And a shot as she starts to head downriver.  I think she was delivering iron ore to Dearborn today.

 A shot with the chemical factory in the background.  I'm not a huge fan of having stuff in the background of my ship pictures but sometimes it works.

And one final shot before I bid her adieu.