James R Barker with the best horn and salute on the Great Lakes By Scott's Canal Captures The James R. Barker has the most iconic salute on the Great Lakes. Known as "The Barker Bark," the Barker’s captain delights ship-watchers with an extra-long “Masters Salute.” Two salutes are common while ships pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. Neither are required or necessary. They are performed at the discretion of the ship’s captain. The "captain's salute" consists of one long and two short b

“Caught the American Century clearing the Aerial Lift Bridge at Canal Park just after sunrise. 1,000 feet of steel heading downbound into a glass-calm Lake Superior — timing doesn’t get much better.” 🚢🌅 By @derek.varin #lifeupnorth #destinationduluth #befromduluth #yourdestinationforlife | Destination Duluth

Canal Park Wave Watching - A slap in the face from a cold wave off Lake Superior is an unforgettable experience, but, some people get a bit too close. This video is from the Canal Park Cam located on top of the Lake Superior Marine Maritime Museum. | Destination Duluth