Sam Laud

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Sam Laud Reels

Sam Laud (Grand River Navigation) passing under the Blue Water Bridge on a quiet Sunday morning. September 07, 2025.

A salute from 635’ Sam Laud (Grand River Navigation) as she passes the Blue Water Bridge and onto Lake Huron. July 22, 2025.

Sam Laud Videos

One of the Smallest Lake Freighters Meets the BIGGEST on the Lakes!

635' Sam Laud (Grand River Navigation) meets the biggest freighter on the Great Lakes, 1,013.5' Paul R. Tregurtha (Interlake Steamship Company). The ships are traveling on the St. Clair River, passing Marysville, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. September 16, 2025.

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