by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
By George Wharton This classic Great Lakes bulk carrier was built in 1927 by American Ship Building Co. of Lorain, OH as their hull # 795. Launched February 1, 1927 and completed in March of...
by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
The Last Log Book of the Louis G. HarrimanBy the late Andy LaBorde (2005) with assistance from Mark Shumaker The Lewis G. Harriman was launched as the John W. Boardman in 1923. The Boardman was the first Great Lakes vessel built as a true cement carrier. It...
by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
The traditional styled self-unloading Great Lakes bulk carrier Manitoulin was built by Davie Shipbuilding Co., Lauzon, QC, for Canada Steamship Lines, Montreal, QC. The first self-unloader built at this yard, Manitoulin was launched May 26, 1966, and delivered to her...
by import | March 22, 2021 | Import Vessels
Launched May 5, 1960; this traditional styled straight deck bulk carrier was built as hull #165 by Collingwood Shipyards, Collingwood, ON and was christened as Carol Lake for Carryore Ltd., Montreal, QC (later St. Catharines, ON). She is powered by a 9,350 horsepower...
by import | March 22, 2021 | Import Vessels
Mapleglen, the third Canadian vessel to bear that name, was launched Jan. 19, 1981, at Hoboken, Belgium, for Federal Commerce & Navigation Co. as Federal Maas. In 1994, she was sold to Lake Michigan Inc. and renamed Lake Michigan. The ship continued Seaway...
by import | March 22, 2021 | Import Vessels
By George Wharton This smaller lake and ocean general cargo carrier was built by Davie Shipbuilding Co., Lauzon, PQ and was launched April 27, 1959 as the Eskimo for Canada Steamship Lines, Montreal, PQ. Her power plant consists of a 3200 horsepower diesel engine. She...
