Great Lakes Now, Freighter Madness
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Thursday, May 25, at 8 PM
Friday, May 26, at 1 AM
In this episode of Great Lakes Now, a look at what happens when it’s the end of the line for old Great Lakes freighters, how to feed the crew of a 1,000-foot-long freighter, and The Catch has news from around the Great Lakes.
Where Freighters Go To Die
Sitting at the mouth of the Welland Canal that connects waterways of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, Marine Recycling Corporation is riddled with Great Lakes history. Join Great Lakes Now as we dive into the reality of shipbreaking and how the yard recycles giant freighter ships that have sailed the Great Lakes.
Cooking for the Crew of a 1,000-Foot Freighter
From late March to January, freighters crisscross the Great Lakes delivering raw materials to ports all across the region. It’s hard work and the crews on these ships develop hearty appetites. Join Great Lakes Now as we board one of the biggest ships on the Great Lakes—The Interlake Steamship Company’s Mesabi Miner—and see what’s cooking in the ship’s galley.
The Catch: News about the Lakes You Love
Keep up with the Great Lakes’ biggest issues. Find out how environmental challenges are impacting your enjoyment of the outdoors and the health of the ecosystem. Go beyond the headlines with reporters from around the region. Learn about the lakes you love in Great Lakes Now’s newest segment—The Catch. This month, stories about controlled burns at a National Park, the sale of an old Great Lakes lighthouse and a preview of a new film highlighting BIPOC-led organizations aimed at getting communities of color out into nature.