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Soo Locks - Linking The Lakes |
Historic reasons for building the locks between Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes are examined. Ships are shown in both day and night passage. A view from the visitor platform and dramatic scenes from the elevated control tower help to tell the story. A scale model shows how the locks function. | DVD | 24 minutes with quiz | Grade 4-12 |
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Before the Bridge - Story of the Mackinac Straits Ferries |
This is the story of the fleet of ferries and their predecessors that formed the first link between Michigan's two peninisulas. Today travelers cross the Mackinac Straits via the Mackinac Bridge without ever leaving their cars, but untill 1957 it was necessary to take a break from driving in order to cross via one of the many state-operated ferries. The carferries operated along with the famous train ferry "Cheif Wawatam". While the 'Chief' operated into the 1970's, carferry service ended on November 1, 1957 (after the Mighty Mac was opened). Take a trip with us back in time and see what straits travel was like before the bridge. Through the use of rare color footage and interviews with former ferry workers, we'll make this journey possible. | DVD | 55 minutes | grades 4-12 |
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The Great Lake Carriers |
With cameras on shore and on board these huge vessels, carrier operations are demonstrated. The dimensions and special features of these ships are illustrated, as are the variations of cargoes carried up and down the lakes.
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Ocean Ships on the Great Lakes |
This video shows all aspects of ocean ship traffic on the upper Great Lakes. It provides a good overview of what the big ships are all about and compares a local "laker" and an ocean going vessel. Docking procedures, immigration, customs checks, cargo loading and unloading are explained.
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Sailing Ships on the Great Lak |
This video turns back the clock and looks at probable lake use by the Vikings. The era of the great wind driven vessels is explored, including the types of ships that were sailed, shipwrecks and the kinds of cargo that these magnificent ships carried.
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Michigan's Ports and Harbors |
The state's ports and harbors on four of the five Great Lakes that are most active in commerce and recreation, or have historical significance, are included in this video. All aspects of these ports are explored through information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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