Most bulk cargoes were unloaded from the three masted schooners by hand until 1867. Can you imagine loading and unloading a schooner full or iron ore by wheelbarrow? It took a gang of workers up to 3 days to unload a ship.
The fleet of 3 masted schooners on the Great Lakes carried bulk cargoes such as wood, coal, iron ore, copper and salt. When the lakes opened up the ships ran nonstop and made as many passages as possible before ice once again closed the lakes. When steam freighters began to have access to the lake sailing vessels were converted into barges and towed behind steamers.
Wayne thought this was probably a grain elevator across the channel from the museum. I liked the gulls circling around the Budweiser sign. Maybe they need a brewski after a hard day flying.
Very dramtic looking mural
ReplyDeleteawesome mural!
ReplyDeleteThat mural is certainly colorful. I'll be posting some from Algoma soon.
ReplyDeleteThe mural is indeed dramatic. The task of loading and unloading cargo seems so daunting. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural. Isn't it amazing how many murals you can find when you look?
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun searching for murals? This is great.
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