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The Sea Bear Pilot Tug makes its way back through the Duluth Ship Canal after dropping the Harbor Pilot off at the Beatrix Cargo Ship just off shore on Lake Superior. Seen between the Beatrix and the Sea Bear Tug boat is the Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light.

Harbor Pilots are normally former ship captains, they are highly experienced ship handlers that possess detailed knowledge of a particular waterway. The harbor pilot is a navigational expert for the port of call. It is necessary for him to be on board the ship when it come into harbor.

The Sea Bear was built in 1959 in Massachusetts for use as a pilot boat in New York. She came to the Twin Ports in September, 2002. She was built for heavy duty and hazardous work with features such as a high bulwark for ocean seas, double spray rails, heavy-duty fendering and reinforced framing for ice breaking. Special pilot safety items such as the towable “Lifesling” recovery system, pilot over board hoist gear, area fl...

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...