Sad news for those familiar with an old Saugatuck landmark

[J T]

Thanks for the offer, but I'll probably still drive myself because I'd stop in Lansing at some point to visit my parents.

[J T]

HA!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x18 ... o-Keewatin

Douglas —

The most photographed vessel on the lakeshore Monday seemed immovable in the strong winds as couples, young and old, families and folks with their dogs walked down the wooden docks in Douglas to capture a few more memories before the 105-year-old steamship Keewatin was itself a memory.

Jim Thias joined the procession, snapping pictures of his girlfriend with the Keewatin in the background.

“And I hope to be here Wednesday,” the Grand Rapids man said, to get one more look as the ship is towed out of Kalamazoo Harbor that morning on its way to Canada.

[Y@]

HA!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x18 ... o-Keewatin

Douglas —

The most photographed vessel on the lakeshore Monday seemed immovable in the strong winds as couples, young and old, families and folks with their dogs walked down the wooden docks in Douglas to capture a few more memories before the 105-year-old steamship Keewatin was itself a memory.

Jim Thias joined the procession, snapping pictures of his girlfriend with the Keewatin in the background.

“And I hope to be here Wednesday,” the Grand Rapids man said, to get one more look as the ship is towed out of Kalamazoo Harbor that morning on its way to Canada.

Nice sandals.

[MQT3001]

OOO You're famous Now

[J T]

Here's a 1938 photo of the Keewatin in Port McNicoll, Ontario, as it worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad.

[J T]

Nice sandals.

Keen Newport H2s...only the best, pal.

[Jochs]

HA!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x18 ... o-Keewatin

Douglas —

The most photographed vessel on the lakeshore Monday seemed immovable in the strong winds as couples, young and old, families and folks with their dogs walked down the wooden docks in Douglas to capture a few more memories before the 105-year-old steamship Keewatin was itself a memory.

Jim Thias joined the procession, snapping pictures of his girlfriend with the Keewatin in the background.

“And I hope to be here Wednesday,” the Grand Rapids man said, to get one more look as the ship is towed out of Kalamazoo Harbor that morning on its way to Canada.

A rare ground level photo from J_T

[MQT3001]

HA!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x18 ... o-Keewatin

Douglas —

The most photographed vessel on the lakeshore Monday seemed immovable in the strong winds as couples, young and old, families and folks with their dogs walked down the wooden docks in Douglas to capture a few more memories before the 105-year-old steamship Keewatin was itself a memory.

Jim Thias joined the procession, snapping pictures of his girlfriend with the Keewatin in the background.

“And I hope to be here Wednesday,” the Grand Rapids man said, to get one more look as the ship is towed out of Kalamazoo Harbor that morning on its way to Canada.

A rare ground level photo from J_T

What is more uncommon: pigs that fly or JTs that don't climb trees?

[J T]

D-Day has arrived.

[MQT3001]

D-Day has arrived.

Well, she got stuck on a sand bar @ the dock and never left. Crews will be out for take 2 at 6:00 EDT tomorrow.

[J T]

D-Day has arrived.

Well, she got stuck on a sand bar @ the dock and never left. Crews will be out for take 2 at 6:00 EDT tomorrow.

Yep. I was there taking pics from 7am to 3pm. And now I'm going to miss it tomorrow. Hopefully they struggle tomorrow and the impending bad weather forces them to move it this weekend.

[MQT3001]

D-Day has arrived.

Well, she got stuck on a sand bar @ the dock and never left. Crews will be out for take 2 at 6:00 EDT tomorrow.

Yep. I was there taking pics from 7am to 3pm. And now I'm going to miss it tomorrow. Hopefully they struggle tomorrow and the impending bad weather forces them to move it this weekend.

Well, there is rain just off Saugatuck already this morning. Gonna be a long day reguardless

[J T]

Well, there is rain just off Saugatuck already this morning. Gonna be a long day reguardless

Nope, boat is on the move as I type this and I have one more job appt. So pissed....

[J T]

The Keewatin is currently docked in the harbor just inside the pier for another day a so. After a two mile hike through wet dune grass and sand, I was able to get a few final pics.

[J T]

And a couple more shots from a sunny Sunday morning. The boat is scheduled to leave Saugatuck this morning, possibly entering Lake Michigan around 10am or so. If you're along Lake Michigan today from Holland northward, keep your eyes open!

[J T]

Photo by Captain Eric Conroy:



darn...that is awesome. Sure wish I could have been there to see that.