With nearly countless vessels calling the Great Lakes home and relying on the Soo Locks to transport cargo, choosing a favorite freighter is no easy task. Because access to Lake Superior is crucial for the shipping industry, 13 massive freighters have been built to push the limits of size on the Great Lakes. During the 1970s and early 1980s, freighters over 1,000 feet in length became the gold standard, designed specifically to fit within the Poe Lock’s maximum dimensions. These giants are ...
