The SS Alpena, the oldest working freighter on Michigan's Great Lakes, is back on course for another shipping season. As of 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 28, the ship was en route from Cleveland, Ohio, and was on ...

Cargo: None; ship is in for temporary layup. Scheduled arrival: Already in port. Points of interest: The Leon Fraser was built in 1942 as a Great Lakes bulk carrier. In 1989, the vessel was shortened ...

Destination: Leaving temporary layup at Mart Dock; headed for Lafarge facility in Alpena. Cargo: None. Scheduled departure: 1 a.m. Saturday. Points of interest: The Leon Fraser was built in 1942 as a ...