1.9M views · 1.7K reactions | The Queen of the Great Lakes, the Paul R. Tregurtha. The countdown to the Soo Locks opening is just over a week away! | MI Playground | Facebook

10K views · 1.1K reactions | The Paul R. Tregurtha, the largest ship on the Great Lakes at 1014’ in length, departs Duluth on July 21, 2023. | Nathan Klok Photography | Facebook

Paul R Tregurtha - Queen of the Lakes "The reigning “Queen of the Lakes” title holder as the longest vessel on the Great Lakes at 1,013’ 06” was constructed in two sections. With her keel being laid July 12, 1979; the bow and part of the cargo section was built at American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH and towed upon completion to American Ship Building Co., Lorain, OH where it was mated with the stern portion as hull # 909 and formally launched February 4, 1981." for more, go to http://www.boat

556K views · 8.3K reactions | Let’s learn about the Paul R Tregurtha. #freighter #ship #boatnerd #greatlakes #saultstemarie | MI Playground | Facebook