Great Lakes Fleet

M/V Edgar B. Speer

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Name:

  • M/V Edgar B. Speer
  • The ship is named after Edgar B. Speer, who was the board chairman of the United States Steel Corporation.

Did You Know?

  • The vessel is one of the largest on the Great Lakes. It has a length of about 1,004 feet (306 meters) and a beam (width) of 105 feet (32 meters).
  • The Edgar B. Speer has a significant cargo capacity, capable of carrying up to 75,000 tons of iron ore pellets or other bulk cargoes.
  • Like many modern Great Lakes vessels, the Edgar B. Speer is equipped with a self-unloading system, allowing it to discharge its cargo without the need for shoreside equipment.
  • Due to the winter ice conditions on the Great Lakes, the navigation season for vessels like the Edgar B. Speer is typically limited. These ships operate from March to January, with the winter months spent in lay-up.
  • The vessel transports iron ore and other bulk commodities on the Great Lakes, serving various ports in the region, including those on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Erie.
Length 1,004’
Beam 105'
Depth 56'
Engine 19,600 hp
Cargo Capacity 73,700 GT
Boom 52' Transverse Shuttle
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