Algoma Niagara
In early September 2017, Algoma Central Corporation took delivery of Algoma Niagara, the first of two new Equinox-class self-unloading lake bulk carriers built at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group Limited, Jingjiang City, China. The ship quickly departed on its two-month voyage to Canada via the Panama Canal. She arrived in Canada and entered service in November 2017, making the ship available for the peak fall season on the Great Lakes.
Written by Roger LeLievre
Frontenac prepares to dock behind the Algoma Niagara on Thursday. [Bill Salton via Facebook]
Algoma Niagara 9-23-2020 [Carl Burkett]
Algoma Niagara in Goderich on July 11, 2025. [Jeff Wise]
Algoma Niagara chugging up the Detroit river on her way to Burns Harbor ahead of a storm Micheal Ross Underwood]
Algoma Niagara chugging up the Detroit river on her way to Burns Harbor ahead of a storm [Micheal Ross Underwood]
Algoma Niagara heading for the Poe Lock. 4-22-25 [David Kaye]
Algoma Niagara upbound at the West Pier of the Soo Locks. 4-19-25 [David Kaye]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Upbound Port Huron, Michigan 3-28-2025 [Paul R Murray] [1]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Upbound Port Huron, Michigan 3-28-2025 [Paul R Murray] [1]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Upbound High Winds, Snow & Ice Port Huron, Michigan [Paul R Murray] [3]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Upbound High Winds, Snow & Ice Port Huron, Michigan [Paul R Murray] [2]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Upbound High Winds, Snow & Ice Port Huron, Michigan [Paul R Murray] [1]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Downbound Port Huron, Michigan 1-1-2025 [Paul R Murray]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Downbound Port Huron, Michigan 1-1-2025 [Paul R Murray]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Upbound Port Huron, Michigan 10-25-2025 [Paul R Murray]
ALGOMA NIAGARA - Upbound Port Huron, Michigan 10-25-2025 [Paul R Murray]
Algoma Niagara & Algoma Niagara [Clarence Vautier] [David McLeod photo] 9-2-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R Murray] 8-8-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R Murray] 8-8-2024
Algoma Niagara [David Schauer] 5-24-2024
Algoma Niagara [David Schauer] 5-24-2024
Algoma Niagara [Doug Doumas] 3-4-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray] 2-27-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray] 2-27-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray] 2-27-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray] 2-16-2024]
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray] 2-16-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray] 2-16-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray] 2-16-2024
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray]
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray]
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray]
Algoma Niagara [Paul R. Murray]
Algoma Niagara [David Kaye] 1-5-2024
Algoma Niagara brings in the holiday season at St. Clair. Michalla Draper image, November 24
Algoma Niagara passes close to shore on her way into Milwaukee. Kevin Stern, September 16
Vintage Maritimer Cuyahoga passes youngster Algoma Niagara on the Detroit River while the latter unloads at dusk. Alan Wooller image, September 13
Algoma Niagara finishes loading for Windsor along the rocky shores of Meldrum Bay. Alan Wooller image, September 12
Algoma Niagara barrels toward the camera at Port Huron while heading south for Port Cartier. Krystal Moralee, July 27
A first-time visitor in port, Algoma Niagara arrives Ashtabula under clear skies. Tom Burke, June 16
Algoma Niagara being loaded with petroleum coke on Zug Island. Andrew Dean, May 23
Algoma Niagara takes on coke with Zug Island sprawling out behind her. Andrew Dean, May 23
Algoma Niagara closing up the last of the hatches after loading. - Alan Wooller
Algoma Niagara passing the Algoma Sault, Mackinac Straits. Colin Caines
Algoma Niagara at Milwkukee. MKE Marine Reports
Algoma Niagara arriving at South Chicago with salt from Goderich ON. with G tugs assisting. Feb. 12, 2022. Lou Gerard.
Another view of the Algoma Niagara's arrival in South Chicago. Feb. 12, 2022. Lou Gerard.
Vessel Details
| IMO No. | 9619270 |
| Year Built | 2017 |
| Builder | Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group, Ltd. (Jingjiang City, China) |
| Length | 740′ / 225.55m |
| Beam | 78′ / 23.77m |
| Depth | 48’3″ / 14.7m |
| Midsummer Draft | 31’2″ / 9.5m |
| Unloading Boom Conveyor Length |
260′ / 79.25m |
| Capacity | 37,367 tons |
| Engine Power | 11,144 bhp diesel |
| Previous Names | (None) |
| Previous Fleets | (None) |