And the Mississagi

And this is the ship that I wanted to catch.

 the Mississagi is a classic Great Lakes ship.  That is distinguished by the fact that she has her pilothouse on the front of the ship.

 I think that configuration helps in the rivers and stuff.

 She was built in 1943.  While that doesn't make her the oldest ship on the lakes, she is pretty close.

 A frontal shot.

 I love the contrast against the blue water.

 And this is one of my favorite angles of ships.  It gives you a perspective of the size while still giving a bow shot.

 I decided to do one in black and white.

 Another bow shot.

 She turns towards the river.

 Framed by the Blue Water Bridge.

 I kind of like this angle too.

 As much of a beam shot as I can get here.

 Her pilothouse.  I think the selfunloader was an addition after she was built.

 And her deckhouse.  The tall stock is a reminder of her past as a steamship.  She is now diesel powered and I think that will keep her in service for a while.

And a stern shot.   Like my other shots, I don't remember where she was headed this time.