Indiana Harbor's Subzero Departure into Lake Superior Sea Smoke

During this brutal cold snap, the sea smoke over lake Superior was very dense as the lake continued making ice. At daybreak, the air temp was -20°F with a -40°F windchill. The thousand footer, Indiana Harbor, had finished loading iron ore and departed the CN docks in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Its icy bow shows the reality of the harsh conditions near the end of shipping season. After passing the lighthouse, the vessel disappeared into the sea smoke like a ghost ship. Sea smoke is formed by evaporative cooling when the frigid air passed over comparatively warmer open water and is one of our favorite winter weather phenomena.

The Indiana Harbor is a 1,000 foot long self-unloading bulk carrier owned by American Steamship Co. She transports iron ore, is capable of carrying 78,850 tons, and is equipped with both bow and stern thrusters.

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