Loading Giants: The Massive Task of Iron Ore Ships on Lake Erie

This is the 1st of 2 videos from the Cleveland, Ohio area. Click here for part 2:    • Massive Ship Navigates Tight River Curves ...   This video showcases the Cleveland Bulk Terminal in action. We'll watch as the M/V American Courage loads up with taconite and then we'll see the John G. Munson replenish the iron ore pellets on the dock.

Cleveland's Forgotten Hulett Unloaders
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Cleveland's Forgotten Hulett Unloaders

Massive Ship Navigates Tight River Curves to Deliver its Cargo
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Massive Ship Navigates Tight River Curves to Deliver its Cargo

From Rails to Ships: The Fascinating Journey of Coal at the Norfolk Southern Sandusky Coal Dock
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From Rails to Ships: The Fascinating Journey of Coal at the Norfolk Southern Sandusky Coal Dock

Epic Arrival: The Historic Lee A. Tregurtha Sails into Toledo with Iron Ore
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Epic Arrival: The Historic Lee A. Tregurtha Sails into Toledo with Iron Ore

USCGC BRISTOL BAY (WTGB-102) - Erie, Pennsylvania,  January 24, 2026
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USCGC BRISTOL BAY (WTGB-102) - Erie, Pennsylvania, January 24, 2026

The Ship That Built Cleveland: William G. Mather
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The Ship That Built Cleveland: William G. Mather

Great Lakes C4 iron ore carriers converted from surplus World War II cargo ships: Part One
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Great Lakes C4 iron ore carriers converted from surplus World War II cargo ships: Part One

Asking A 76 Year Old Shipping Billionaire If It Was Worth It
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Asking A 76 Year Old Shipping Billionaire If It Was Worth It

Unloading a Coal Train in a 90-Year-Old Coal Tower: The NS Sandusky Coal Dock in Action
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Unloading a Coal Train in a 90-Year-Old Coal Tower: The NS Sandusky Coal Dock in Action

Loading a CSX Coal Train onto 2 Cargo Ships: Watch the Whole Process from Start to Finish
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Loading a CSX Coal Train onto 2 Cargo Ships: Watch the Whole Process from Start to Finish

Der Elbe-Seitenkanal: mit dem Schiff durch die Heide | Wie geht das? | NDR
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Der Elbe-Seitenkanal: mit dem Schiff durch die Heide | Wie geht das? | NDR

Making Steel in the U.S. Part 2: Filling the Ore Pockets at the Presque Isle Ore Dock
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Making Steel in the U.S. Part 2: Filling the Ore Pockets at the Presque Isle Ore Dock

USS Cod in Donjon Shipyard,  Erie Pennsylvania.
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USS Cod in Donjon Shipyard, Erie Pennsylvania.

Loading Iron Ore at Silver Bay: The H. Lee White Takes a Load of Taconite
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Loading Iron Ore at Silver Bay: The H. Lee White Takes a Load of Taconite

"Rolling Coal": Norfolk Southern's Massive 90-Year-Old Train-to-Ship Dock
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"Rolling Coal": Norfolk Southern's Massive 90-Year-Old Train-to-Ship Dock

From Coal to Coke Along the Ohio River: SunCoke's Haverhill Facility 1 & 2
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From Coal to Coke Along the Ohio River: SunCoke's Haverhill Facility 1 & 2

Making Steel in the U.S. Part 3: The Mesabi Miner Unloading Iron Pellets in Toledo
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Making Steel in the U.S. Part 3: The Mesabi Miner Unloading Iron Pellets in Toledo

USS Cod  drydock update #3.....EXCITING!!!!!!! almost done. 8/9/21
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USS Cod drydock update #3.....EXCITING!!!!!!! almost done. 8/9/21

Rail to Water: Boat Loading at the LS&I Ore Dock
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Rail to Water: Boat Loading at the LS&I Ore Dock

TRRS 517: Michigan's Iron Ore Trail: The Lake Superior and Ishpeming Ore Dock
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TRRS 517: Michigan's Iron Ore Trail: The Lake Superior and Ishpeming Ore Dock