Selective Focus: William A. Irvin on the Move

Instagram 41 likes, 4 comments - lissamaki on October 16, 2019: "A little bit of a squeeze. #williamirvin #Duluth #lakesuperior #ilikebigboats". instagram.com

The SS William A. Irvin was moved back to the Minnesota Slip yesterday evening after being worked on at Fraser Shipyards in Superior since September 2018. The ship began its trip from Fraser at 5:30 p.m. and arrived at the Minnesota Slip bridge at 8:30 p.m. It took more than two hours to guide the big boat through the narrow blue bridge back to its permanent home. Here are a few views of the process, via Instagram.

Instagram 13 likes, 0 comments - killianirish_2003 on October 16, 2019: "William A. Irvin comes home! #williamirvinship #williamirvin #minnesota #duluthminnesota #minnesotaslipbridge #minnesotaslip". instagram.com Instagram 213 likes, 2 comments - holdenphilliplaw on October 17, 2019: "The SS Irvin being moved back to its resting place - the Minnesota Slip. . . This ship was built in 1938, and was powered by steam engines. If you look in the background of this photo you will see new wind turbine parts, that will become new sources of power. It’s always about innovating for tomorrow but remembering the past.". instagram.com Instagram 27 likes, 1 comments - smorgasgordo on October 17, 2019: "A tight squeeze. 🚢👌🏾". instagram.com Instagram 36 likes, 1 comments - quadebr on October 16, 2019: "The William A. Irvin is (slowly) returning to her home in the Minnesota slip. #duluth #duluthmn #authenticduluth #duluthharbor #williamairvin #exploremn #minnesota #liftbridge #duluthliftbridge #canalpark #canalparkduluth #oreboat #boatmuseum". instagram.com Instagram 15 likes, 0 comments - carley_nadeau on October 16, 2019: "Watching the #Irvin head back to the slip with the Bentleyville Tree in the background is pretty Duluthian (and chilly ❄️) #duluth #minnesota". instagram.com

Below is a timelapse from the Duluth Harbor Cam of the ship being moved out of the slip in September 2018.