Door County Drone

01/25/2026

The Canadian bulk freighter 🚢 MV Manitoulin arrives in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, becoming the second vessel in for Winter Layup 2025–2026 at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. ❄️

The Canadian bulk freighter MV Manitoulin arrives in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, becoming the second vessel to enter Winter Layup 2025–2026 at Fincantieri Bay S...

01/20/2026

🚢 Edgar B. Speer Arrives in Sturgeon Bay for Winter Layup 2025–2026 ❄️ Listen to the chatter between Captain of The Speer and tug boat Captains of Basic Marine the Tugs Erika Kobasic and Nickelena.

The Edgar B. Speer, one of the Great Lakes’ iconic 1,000-foot bulk carriers, arrives in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for Winter Layup 2025–2026 at Fincantieri Bay...

01/18/2026

From the air, the Great Lakes freighter Edgar B. Speer and the Canadian vessel Manitoulin make their final approach for winter layup at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, during the 2025–2026 season. Guided by the powerful tugs of Great Lakes Towing—Donald J. Sarter and Jimmy L.—along with Basic Marine’s Erika Kobasic and Nickelena, these drone photos capture a moment of strength, precision, and quiet finality as the ships are carefully set in place and the shipping season comes to an end.

01/08/2026

This video features drone footage of the James R. Barker already in drydock as the first vessel of the 2026 Winter Fleet at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Enjoy an aerial look at her winter layup as work on the fleet begins for the season. With informative narration.

James R. Barker – First in for Winter Fleet Layup 2026 at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.The M/V James R. Barker is a 1,004-foot Great...

01/05/2026

First in for Winter Layup 2026, the M/V James R. Barker arrives at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. One of the Great Lakes’ legendary 1,000-foot freighters, her arrival signals the start of the Winter Layup season.

12/14/2025

Burns Harbor in "Sea Smoke" this morning.

09/10/2025

From WWII Hero to Museum Ship: Witness the USS Cobia's Historic Tow From Manitowoc to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and a Narrated History & Her Historic Journey to Restoration.

"USS Cobia" Move From Manitowoc to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for Restoration.The journey of the USS Cobia is a voyage through history itself. As she is towed a...

09/08/2025

This morning marked a Historic occasion at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum as the USS Cobia (SS-245), a World War II-era submarine and National Historic Landmark set off on a memorable journey. After more than five decades at Manitowoc, she was towed by tugboats Nickelena and Erika Kobasic of Basic Marine Escanaba, MI, up Lake Michigan toward Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for a routine dry-dock 4 to 6 week restoration process.

08/26/2025

"Narrated look at two Great Lakes icons. 🚢 The brand new SOV "Discovery" and the legendary 1,000-footer Stewart J. Cort, now in Sturgeon Bay for shuttle boom repair. Watch and listen to the full story on YouTube!"

“Stewart J. Cort at Sturgeon Bay For Shuttle Boom Repair & Narrated Drone Tour” "Today, we spotlight two remarkable vessels that showcase the spectrum of ma...

08/25/2025

Stewart J. Cort ("Stubby") undergoing boom repairs at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Also pictured: the Service Operation Vessel Discovery, purpose-built for supporting offshore wind turbine operations.