The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes Cutter Bristol Bay came to the aid of the 690-ft vessel Herbert C. Jackson after it became beset by ice last week on the St. Clair River. Cpt. Ben Feinman of the Jackson caught the process on camera. The Jackson is the smallest ship in the Interlake Steamship Company fleet and was heading to Detroit to finish their season when it became surrounded by ice. 🎥: Ben Feinman/Interlake Steamship Company #freighter #freight #ship #shipping #greatlakes #grea

The Bristol Freighter’s Wings Move to a New Home! 🛠️ Last week, the wings of the historic Bristol Freighter were moved into a purpose-built tent outside our Conservation Workshop. With the help of our incredible Conservation volunteers and the Operations team, the wings were carefully removed from Hangar 16R as part of the aircraft’s ongoing restoration. The Type 170 arrived at Aerospace Bristol from New Zealand in 2018, and in 2023, it was moved across the workshop to open the doors and make t

The Bristol Freighter’s central wing and engine structures have been moved to our Conservation Workshop 🛠️ This week, with the incredible support of our conservation volunteers and operations team, the Freighter’s components were carefully removed from Hangar 16R as part of the aircraft’s ongoing restoration. The Type 170 arrived at Aerospace Bristol from New Zealand in 2018. In 2023, it was moved across the workshop to open its doors and make the interior accessible to the public. We are extre