Andreson Class Freighter

The Arthur M. Anderson. The freighter, Arthur M. Anderson, had been trailing the Edmund Fitzgerald during the fateful, November storm, that sank the Big Fitz in 1975. The Anderson reported the missing ship to the U.S. Coast Guard, and had made the safety of Whitefish Bay in the early morning hours of November 11, 1975.The Anderson then joined other ships, and reversed coarse back into the

1952 Arthur M. Anderson. Steel Great Lakes bulk freighter. Built at Lorain OH by American Ship Building Co., Hull 868 Launched Feb 16, 1952. 647' LOA, 629'3quot LBP, 70' beam, 36' depth 1 deck, arch cargo hold construction, hatches 24', oil-fired boilers, steam turbine engine, 7000 SHP

She is a Laker Cargo ship and can hold 25,300 tons. She is 767 ft. in length and weighs 26,525 gross tonnage. Her Beam is 70 ft and her draft is 36 ft. When she was built, she was the second of eight other AAA class of Lake Freighter. SS Arthur M. Anderson is a true Great Lake beauty.

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the SS Arthur M. Anderson made its way out of Duluth Harbor, cutting a striking figure against the cold, gray waters of Lake Superior. Fully laden with iron ore, the legendary freighter embarked on another journey, continuing its long-standing service as one of the Great Lakes' most enduring and respected vessels.

The Anderson has sailed the Great Lakes for more than 70 years now, first launched on Feb. 16, 1952. It was trailing behind the Fitzgerald on Nov. 10, 1975, as a nasty storm blew across Lake Superior.

The Arthur M. Anderson was one of the vessels that participated in the U.S. government's demonstration program in the experimental extension of the navigation season to a full 12 months during the winters of 197475 and 197576. To read more about the Arthur Anderson, visit BoatNerd.com. Length 767' Beam 70' Depth 36' Engine

The sea trials of the Arthur M. Anderson began on August 7, 1952, and she loaded her first cargo at the Two Harbours dock on August 12, 1952. Throughout her career, she underwent several refits, including the addition of a new 120-foot 37 m midsection in 1975, which added approximately 6,000 tons to her gross tonnage, bringing the total to approximately 26,000 tons.

SS Arthur M. Anderson is an American lake freighter.She is famous for being the last ship to be in contact with SS Edmund Fitzgerald before she sank on November 10, 1975. Arthur M. Anderson was also the first rescue ship on the scene in a vain search for Edmund Fitzgerald's survivors.The vessel's namesake, Arthur Marvin Anderson, was director of U.S. Steel, a member of its finance committee

Mitch Koslow, vice president of Anderson owner Key Lakes Inc., told the news site that an improved shipping economy means more cargo needs to be moved, prompting the freighter's return to service.

Arthur M. Anderson 1952-Present Arthur M. Anderson on the St. Marys River, June 2, 2020. Photo by Roger LeLievre Specs Build Information Year Built 1952 Builder American Shipbuilding Company, Lorain, OH Hull 868 Registry U.S. 264207 IMO 5025691 Laid Down -- Launch Date February 16, 1952 Commissioned August 10, 1952 Construction The Arthur M. Anderson