Our extended family has cabins on the shore of Lake Superior, technically the St. Mary’s River until you are a bit further up the lake. The lake freighters that ply the great lakes come upbound from the Soo Locks, pass behind Round Island, and turn to head up into the big lake. Downbouund boats do the reverse, heading straight at our shore before turning behind the island.
Many of us who grew up spending whole summers at the cabin have had dreams about boats missing the turn and running right up onto the beach.
Apparently, this actually happened in the early morning hours in Norway. The cabin owner slept through the approach until his neighbor woke him to the spectacle.
Admittedly, the depth of the water near the shore is dramatically different than our bay. But still.
Raincharm's Weblog 
May 23, 2025 at 6:49 pm |
Wow, that’s crazy! That ship captain is in a lot of trouble as is the ship.
May 23, 2025 at 9:08 pm |
I would say so. I read an account from later today, and it said he fell asleep!