John J. Boland in port Ashland WI. November 12, 2010. Unloading video.

John J. Boland (680 feet) alongside coal dock in Ashland WI. Photo taken from the 'hot pond' looking northeast.

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This self-unloading lake bulk carrier was built by the Bay Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, WI and launched March 10, 1973 for the American Steamship Co, Buffalo, NY. as the Charles E. Wilson. In January 2000 the Wilson was renamed John J. Boland. That year while at Fraser Shipyards in Superior for lay-up crews welded the new name on the vessel. The name change followed the sale of the former John J. Boland to Lower Lakes Towing, Port Dover, ON; now sailing as the Saginaw.

 Photo taken from the walking and biking trail along Ashland's waterfront. Now accessible with the handicap ramp and tunnel just completed in October 2010.

 Photo taken from the 'hot pond' area.

 Photo taken from the walking and biking trail along Ashland's waterfront.

 Photo taken from the walking and biking trail along Ashland's waterfront. Notice the canoe 14-16 ft. in the foreground. Click on this and all photos for larger versions.

Photo taken from the walking and biking trail along Ashland's waterfront. Ed first opportunity (in his 30 years of living in Ashland) to see and ore boat up close. All made possible with the handicap ramp and tunnel just completed in October 2010.