Happy Annversary on the River, watching boats

August 2 ,, Bob and Mary Wedding anniversary.. We decided to spent it on the river watching the boats yet again. It seems the Port Huron Area is the best spot we have found on the Great Lakes for watching. We were real lucky today, the river was very busy. Nine freighters,a car ferry, passenger ferry, excursion "tall ship", tug boat and barge, coast guard training vessel and sherriff rescue boats. In St Clair City we found a State Park right on the river where are considering cammping in the motor home and just sitting and marking off the rest of our 'Know Your Ships" book.
Above is the Adam Cornelius a680 foot self unloader.

Tub boat trying to stay ahead of the freighters.

People who live along the river get to have docks and water toys to play on right in the same water as the Big Ships pass.

We get to see the Sheriff Department Rescue Diver practice dives in the City of St. Clair. There is this great park right on the main street.

Ready. Set, Jump !!!!!!!

See the Teens floating in the 4 mph current in the background. They get to float 1/2 mile and then climb a 12-15 foot ladder up the sea wall and walk the board walk back to the begining. This is all visable in the background including the teens walking back in picture where diver is getting ready to jump.

Car Ferry makes trips to Canada ,ducking in between the freighters..

Pleasure boats looks so small..

Passenger Ferry makes for lots of activity on the river. This one runs to the Casino in Canada. I wonder if you need a passport to get on board?

The Victoria, a cargo ship that carries railroad cars.

The Highlander Sea , a 154 foot excursion ship based in Port Huron. You can take a couple hour ride down the river. While I was taking pictures of the freighters , the Highlander Sea came and docked right where I was standing. The Captain did a good job of getting her to the dock but of course the side mounted propellers help a bit. I could use those on the pontoon.