The ship wasn’t damaged, and its crew is safe, officials said. Freighters in the Great Lakes often encounter surface ice in the winter but sometimes run into ice that is too hard or thick to ...

All-inclusive, small-ship Victory Cruise Lines has announced an expansive 2026 season exploring the Great Lakes. The cruise line will feature 40 voyages to include several new ports and itineraries ...

The smaller MacArthur Lock closed in late 2024. As Great Lakes freighters made their final treks toward the locks on their way to their winter ports, at least some crew members had a little fun ...

said Paul Angelillo, a search and rescue specialist with the Coast Guard in Buffalo. Great Lakes freighters typically are able to navigate surface ice in the winter, but occasionally encounter ice ...

The smaller MacArthur Lock closed in late 2024. As Great Lakes freighters made their final treks toward the locks on their way to their winter ports, at least some crew members had a little fun with ...

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WLUK) -- They're called the winter fleet, because it's the season when large freighters gather at ports around the Great Lakes for service and maintenance. "I was on the east ...