by import | June 3, 2021 | Import Vessels
In 1977, various Canadian fleets including Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario’s Algoma Central Corp. were requested to bid on the movement of western coal for Ontario Hydro. Algoma responded quickly to the request also realizing that they would need another self-unloader...
by import | June 3, 2021 | Import Vessels
The Edward L. Ryerson, is one of only two remaining straight-deck bulk carriers still part of the American fleet on the Great Lakes; the other being the John Sherwin (2). Built as hull # 425 by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., Inc. of Manitowoc, WI; the keel for this bulk...
by import | June 3, 2021 | Import Vessels
Built by American Shipbuilding Co., Lorain, OH in 1949 for Inland Steel Co., the streamlined bulk freighter Wilfred Sykes was the first new American-built Great Lakes vessel constructed after World War II. At the time of her launch, she was the largest vessel on the...
by import | April 20, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
By David Swain 6/8/21 Caroline McKee/Commander St. Mary’s cement 6/8/21 Manitowoc Meekhof’s D & M slag 6/7/21 Cuyahoga Verplanks trap rock 6/4/21 Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 Verplanks limestone 5/27/21 Great Republic Verplanks slag 5/24/21...
by import | April 20, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
12/31/18 Undaunted/PM41 Padnos Load Scrap 12/26/18 Undaunted/PM41 Padnos Load Scrap 12/18/18 Undaunted/PM41 Padnos Load Scrap 12/9/18 Undaunted/PM41 Padnos Load Scrap 12/1/18 Undaunted/PM41 Padnos Load Scrap 11/29/18 Undaunted/PM41 Padnos Load Scrap 11/13/18 Calumet...
