So this is the ship that brought me down to Detroit.
The Honorable James L. Oberstar was in layup for a longer time than usual because of the impact of the COVID virus. Despite the rosy views from some, I think we are still a long way from full recovery. The fact that I'm not see as many ships as normal might be a clue to that. Anyway.
The Oberstar was coming down from Marquette where she picked up a load of taconoite.
She was heading to the Rouge River where she would deliver that taconite.
This is the first time I've seen her this season.
She has worn a few names in her life. She was the Shenango II for a while.
Then she became the Charles M. Beeghly.
She was renamed the Oberstar in honor of a Wisconsin Congressman that was a strong advocate of the shipping industry.
And then I switched to my drone.
I am really liking the shots I get from the drone. But I am still trying to figure out the best angles and what not.
Especially when the ship passes.
The almost beam shot.
She continues on her way. I am glad that Interlake installed the scrubbers on their stacks. It makes their ships look like steamships.
I was going to head over to the Rouge River to catch her but she got stopped by a train and I wasn't sure if she was staying at that particular dock or heading on her way. I decided not to chance it and caught another ship instead.
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