Great Lake Warriors
HISTORY makes waves on the Great Lakes. For more than 150 years, they have served as one of America's busiest commercial waterways, connecting East Coast ports to America's heartland. In Great Lake Warriors, a maverick American tug boat company braves storms, ice, and the competition as they navigate and transport materials across one of the most dangerous bodies of water in history.
- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Reality
HISTORY makes waves on the Great Lakes. For more than 150 years, they have served as one of America's busiest commercial waterways, connecting East Coast ports to America's heartland. In Great Lake Warriors, a maverick American tug boat company braves storms, ice, and the competition as they navigate and transport materials across one of the most dangerous bodies of water in history.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
The Lethal Season
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 44 mins
As ominous red skies forecast a storm on Lake Michigan, Captain John "The Legend" Selvick races out of port to try to beat the weather--only to be sidetracked when his rookie first mate, Chris Costello, almost sinks a smaller tug in a dangerous maneuver.
Episode 2
Suicide Mission
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 43 mins
When "The Legend" Captain John Selvick brings on a replacement to teach his rookie first mate, Chris Costello, a lesson, his plan backfires.
Episode 3
Collision Course
Thu, Aug 2, 2012 43 mins
Two storm fronts are on a collision course for Lake Michigan, and Captain John "The Legend" Selvick is caught in the crosshairs with over a million pounds of cargo that almost goes overboard.
Episode 4
Make or Break
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 44 mins
Fatigue threatens the crew when Captain John "The Legend" Selvick pushes them when he attempts to do something he s never done in his x-years on the lakes.
Episode 5
Death's Door
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 44 mins
Captain and owner of Calumet Fleeting, John "The Legend" Selvick, struggles with his nephew Ricky's inattention, and doubts whether one of his own has what it takes to carry on in the family business.
Episode 6
Dead of Winter
Thu, Aug 23, 2012 42 mins
In the wake of a severe winter storm, Captain Nathan Schley--stepson of John "The Legend" Selvick, leads a job for the first time without The Legend at his side. When boats get frozen into the dangerous harbor ice, the job seems destined for disaster.
Episode 7
Friday the 13th
Thu, Aug 30, 2012 43 mins
The Captains head out to sea on the unluckiest day of the year, and while churning through a deep fog bank, Captain Nathan Schley squares off with ice fishermen who won t move--even when the breaking ice threatens their lives.
Episode 8
The Final Battle
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 42 mins
Faced with a 700-foot long "Superbarge" and a massive wind storm headed his way, Captain Ted Long puts it all on the line in a mad dash for home--and the final haul of the season.