Walter J. McCarthy Jr.

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M/V Walter J. McCarthy Jr. - Amercian Steamship Company

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Walter J. McCarthy Jr. Reels

1000’ long Great Lakes freighter Walter J. McCarthy Jr blowing 5 short horn blasts to signal danger to a fishing boat under the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan. October 05, 2024.

1,000' Walter J. McCarthy Jr. heads down the St. Marys River, at Mission Point, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. July 30, 2025.

1,000’ Great Lakes freighter Walter J. McCarthy Jr. (American Steamship Company) on the St. Clair River, passing St. Clair, Michigan. June 03, 2025.

1,000’ Walter J. McCarthy Jr. quiet midnight arrival in Duluth, Minnesota. The white light flashing off the side of the ship is from the lighthouse on the south pier. The siren sound came from the engine room of the ship. August 05, 2025

A frozen salute from the icy 1,000 foot freighter Walter J. McCarthy Jr. (American Steamship Company) up-bound on the St. Clair River at the Blue Water Bridge. Port Huron, Michigan, January 01, 2026.

Walter J. McCarthy Jr. Videos

DANGER! HUGE Lake Freighter Blows 5 Short Horn Blasts at a Small Boat

1000' long Great Lakes freighter Walter J. McCarthy Jr., upbound on the St. Clair River, blows 5 short horn blasts to signal danger to a fishing boat under the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan. October 05, 2024.

1,000' Walter J. McCarthy Jr. exchanges a salute with the lift bridge, while departing Duluth, Minnesota. August 06, 2025.

Walter J. McCarthy Jr. Exchanges a Salute with the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge

Midnight Arrival of the Huge Freighter Walter J. McCarthy Jr. in Duluth

1,000’ Great Lakes freighter Walter J. McCarthy Jr. of the American Steamship Company quietly arrives in Duluth, Minnesota at Midnight. This video gives a cool view of what the Canal Park area looks like all lit up at night. August 05, 2025.

Walter J. McCarthy Jr. Gallery