More photos of the ex. Samoset

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Dear Mr. Visser,

I recently had the good fortune to make a trip on the Lee A.

Tregurtha, which was launched as Samoset and served as

Chiwawa (A0-68) in WWII. I just wanted to let you know that

the ship was given new engines last winter and is now driven

by Bergen diesels, which should ensure a good many more years

of service on the Great Lakes for this proud old ship.

Further details of the Lee A. Tregurtha and her new engines

can be found here:

I'm attaching some photos from this event: those of the Lee

A. Tregurtha were taken by friends on shore as we passed;

those of the American Victory were taken by me from on board

the the Lee A. Tregurtha at the Sault Ste. Marie Locks and in

Whitefish Bay.

Lee A. Tregurtha entering L Huron.

Lee A. Tregurtha heading down the Rouge.

Lee A. Tregurtha aft end passing Detou.

Lee A. Tregurtha bow passing DeTour.

All photos thanks to Keith Grant-Davie