St. Clair River Freighter Watch

A Historic Shipping Corridor

The St. Clair River is a vital link in the Great Lakes seaway, carrying laden bulk carriers between Lake Huron and Lake Erie. This camera, operated by the maritime enthusiasts at BoatNerd, has documented the parade of vessels here for over two decades.

Freighters and Salties

Expect towering self-unloading lakers, tugs with barges, and the occasional international saltie inbound from the Atlantic. The camera runs a tour of presets and, when a ship passes, an operator may pan and zoom to follow the vessel along the channel.

The Blue Water Bridge

Spanning the river to Sarnia, Ontario, the twin-span Blue Water Bridge is one of the busiest international crossings on the northern border. Its graceful steel arches are a constant backdrop to the passing maritime traffic.

Port Huron's Waterfront

Set at the Great Lakes Maritime Center, this view captures the rhythm of a working river town where freighter-watching is a beloved local pastime and every horn announces the next great ship.