Winter can be challenging for mariners on the Great Lakes. Although recent winters have included mild weather, this was not always the case. The following images offer a glimpse into past winters on Lake Superior.
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| Vessel Traffic off 9 Mile Point in Winter- Lake Superior | Credit NASA |
This aerial photo shows bulk carriers navigating through winter ice off 9 Mile Point on Lake Superior.
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| Bulk Carrier MV Henry Ford II | Credit: NASA |
This photo shows the bulk carrier Henry Ford II (IMO 5148015) underway in icy conditions. The Henry Ford II was one of the first diesel powered lake carriers. The vessel was built in 1924 and moved coal and other materials for Ford Motor Company.
Each winter, U.S Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard cutter crews patrol Lake Superior, clearing ice for lake carriers and other vessels.
Ice breaking usually begins on the Great Lakes in December and continues into March.
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