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McGlamery poses in front of a warehouse wearing a yellow reflective vest.

TOTE machinist keeps ships afloat in Alaska’s icy waters

April 8, 2016 Emily Reiter 1206 Views Alaska, Great Land, Mechanic, Orca Class, TOTE, TOTE Maritime

Sean McGlamery, Journeyman machinist lead: “There are times I feel we are unstoppable.” By Hilary Reeves Sean McGlamery clocked some serious hours last winter. The vessel maintenance crew at TOTE Maritime Alaska had just four weeks to rebuild two of

Hary Poole stands in a ship's engine room talking to a worker

Saltchuk People

Harry Poole Chief Ship Engineer, M/V North Star

December 7, 2013 Emily Reiter 2048 Views Alaska, Awards, Mariner, Orca Class, Saltchuk People, TOTE, TOTE Maritime Alaska, Totem Ocean Trailer Express

Harry Poole is a native of Michigan, a competitive swimmer whose love of the water took root during his academic career at the prestigious United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. By Hilary Reeves – This article