by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
Constructed as the deep-sea ore carrier Ems Ore, this vessel was built by Schlieker-Werft, Hamburg, West Germany, as their hull # 535 and launched October 17, 1959. Ems Ore was built with her pilothouse amidships. The ship’s original dimensions were 546′...
by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
(Feux-Follets 1967 – 1972) By George Wharton On November 15, 1966, the keel for this classic Great Lakes bulk steamer was laid at Collingwood Shipyards Ltd. of Collingwood, ON. The new laker was launched on June 16, 1967 as the Feux-Follets for...
by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
Maplecliffe Hall 1966 – 1988, LeMoyne (2) 1988 – 1994, Miner 2011 – 2011 (renamed for overseas tow)by George Wharton A typically Canadian designed Seaway-sized straight deck bulk carrier of the 1960’s era, this vessel was built in two...
by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
(Carlton 1963 – 1975, Federal Wear 1975 – 1975, St, Lawrence Prospector 1975 – 1979)by George Wharton Launched as the Carlton (2) on October 17, 1963 for Chapman & Willan Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England; this ocean bulk freighter was...
by import | April 19, 2021 | Import Vessels
(Fore Section: Grande Ronde 1943 – 1948, Kate N.L. 1948 – 1961, Hilda Marjanne 1961 – 1984 Aft Section: Chimo 1967 – 1983) by George Wharton The Great Lakes bulk carrier conversion Canadian Ranger emerged from Port Weller Dry Docks, St....
