Steamer John Sherwin along Lamborn Ave. Draw Fraser Shipyard
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8115
John Sherwin in preparation for for possible towing to Chicago for grain storage barge.
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8094
Bob Linn and Bill Rhodes, Fraser Shipyard's fitters replace gaskets
along port side gangway door on Sherwin.
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8064
The propeller shaft on the Sherwin locked into an unmovable
position in preparation for towing.
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8074
Opening in cargo hold has been sealed. The opening was created several
years ago when the bow thruster engine was removed from the vessel.
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8100
Shipyard workers have been replacing the Sherwin's hatch clamps on
the spar deck. Brian Pierce burning off old parts on this clamp.
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI ,July 28, 2006, Image 06-8078
Fraser Shipyard workers Sid Oswskey, (L) and
Todd Pietrowski at work on the deck of the John Sherwin.
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8083
Fitters Ray Olaf, and Eric Sorenson
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8090
A few of the 1,920 hatch clamps. The Sherwin has not been
outside of the Duluth-Superior harbor since November, 1981.
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8108
Quick look at the pilot house interior of the steamer John Sherwin.
S/S John Sherwin, Superior WI, July 28, 2006, Image 06-8097
