TRRS 517: Michigans Iron Ore Trail: The Lake Superior and Ishpeming Ore Dock

MARQUETTE, MICH 14 October 2017 The Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad s Ore Dock has stood above the waters of Lake Superior for over a hundred years, serving as the gateway to the steel mills for ore from the Marquette Iron Range. With 200 pockets, this classic gravitydrop pocket dock has served its function continuously since it opened, except for the brief winter shutdown when the lakes freeze over. On a fine midOctober morning, two ships call at the dock: the Tug Victory and barge James L Ku