Huron Lightship...

Last month we took a trip to visit the Huron Lightship, a museum ship docked on the St. Clair River in Port Huron. It combined two of my favourite things - ships and lighthouses – and was a fantastic educational field trip for our family. It was lovely to board this historic vessel - and take the opportunity to watch big ocean-going ships sail along the river.

It was amazing to hear the lightship blow its whistle every time a big vessel steamed past. The light at the top of the mast also lit up every time this happened. It was wonderful to hear these ship conversations as the big ship would often reply to the lightship’s whistle. 😊 

After spending some time there, we drove to Lighthouse Beach near Fort Gratiot Lighthouse. This was the same beach we visited back in July, and the children (and Candace) all ventured into the waters of the lake.

A large ship sails past the Huron. The light on top of the mast lit up as she blew its whistle.

The huge anchor that held the lightship in position.

Displays in the stern of the vessel.

Walking forward past the crew accommodation.

View looking aft.

Ship's wheel.

View of the light on top of the mast.

Eliza and Riaan watch the choppy waters of the St. Clair River.

View looking up towards the mouth of the river - and Lake Huron's southern-most waters.

Note the colourful superstructure of this vessel as she steams towards Lake Huron.

Pilot boat.

Tourist sightseeing vessel on the far side of the river.

Riaan and Eliza under the Blue Water Bridge. Canada is in the distance.