Freighter American Courage runs aground in St. Clair River; shipping channel remains open

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release

Ninth Coast Guard District Great Lakes
Contact: Ninth District Public Affairs
Office: (216) 902-6020
After Hours: (216) 310-2608

11/07/2023 08:16 PM EST

DETROIT — The American Courage, a 617-foot lake freighter, ran aground in the St. Clair River this morning and is the subject of an ongoing response by Coast Guard Sector Detroit. The freighter, carrying 20,000 tons of stone, experienced the grounding near Marine City, Mich.