Presque Isle

Ship Information

Captains Salute

Great Lakes Fleet - CN

Reference:

Tug - PRESQUE ISLE - Historical Collections of the Great Lakes - BGSU University Libraries

Barge - PRESQUE ISLE - Historical Collections of the Great Lakes - BGSU University Libraries

Presque Isle Reels

1,000’ Great Lakes tug-barge Presque Isle heading up the St. Clair River as darkness settles in at the blue hour. May 19, 2025.

140’ USCGC Bristol Bay with her 120’ barge meets the icy giant 1,000’ tug barge Presque Isle on the St. Clair River in St. Clair, Michigan. December 16, 2025.

Presque Isle Videos

Presque Isle | The BIGGEST Integrated Tug-Barge on the Great Lakes!

At 1,000' in length, the Presque Isle of the Great Lakes Fleet, is the biggest integrated tug-barge (ITB) on the Great Lakes! In this video, you'll see her heading up-bound on the St. Clair River, passing under the international Blue Water Bridge that connects Port Huron, Michigan to Point Edward, Ontario, Canada. She gives 2 beautiful horn salutes as she passes Port Huron and sails off onto Lake Huron. The freighter Sam Laud is seen following close behind. July 22, 2025.

Huge Tug Barge Presque Isle Meets Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay!

U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bristol Bay with her 120’ barge meets the 1,000’ integrated tug barge Presque Isle on the St. Clair River. This 4k video was recorded in St. Clair, Michigan, December 16, 2025.

Presque Isle Gallery