Walter J. McCarthy Jr.

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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

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

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