American Fortitude: built in 1953; 690 ft. long; Flag: USA
Picture above taken on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

The American Fortitude is the former Courtney Burton. When Oglebay Norton sold the boat to American Steamship in June, 2006, the name was changed to American Fortitude.
Picture above taken on Sunday, November 5, 2006

Picture above taken on Sunday, November 5, 2006

Picture above taken on Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Picture above taken on Wednesday, June 7, 2006:

Picture above taken on Thursday, September 22, 2005

Picture above taken on Sunday, May 8, 2005

Picture above taken on Tuesday, September 24, 2002: departing Duluth

Picture above taken on Saturday, July 6, 2002: entering the Duluth harbor

Picture above taken on Wednesday, September 26, 2001: approaching the Lift Bridge

Picture above taken on Saturday, August 18, 2001: departing Duluth

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