by import | May 22, 2020 | Import Vessels
In 1985 Escanaba Michigan’s Upper Lakes Towing Co. purchased the steamer Joseph H. Thompson and announced their plans to convert her to a self-unloading barge. ULT had successfully converted the smaller Self-Unloader/Crain Ship Buckeye and planed a similar...
by import | May 22, 2020 | Import Vessels
The steamer-turned-barge Joseph H. Thompson was one of the most historic vessels afloat, serving in war and peace on the ocean and the Great Lakes. She was built by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock in Chester, PA, early 1944 as the 515-foot C4-S-B2 cargo vessel Marine...
by import | May 22, 2020 | Import Vessels
Built for Great Lakes Marine Leasing and operated by Van Enkevort Tug and Barge of Escanaba, MI. Great Lakes Trader is pushed by the 135 foot tug Joyce L. Van Enkevort, which was built in 1998 by Bay Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, WI. The tug is powered by two 5,100...
by import | May 22, 2020 | Import Vessels
The articulated tug Clyde S. Van Enkevort was completed in February 2011 at Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair LLC in Erie, Pa. She is mated with the self-unloading barge Erie Trader, which was completed at the Donjon yard in April 2012. Both are owned and operated by Van...
by import | May 22, 2020 | Import Vessels
The self-unloading barge Erie Trader was completed at the Donjon yard in April 2012. She is mated with the articulated tug Clyde S. Van Enkevort, which was completed in February 2011 at Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair LLC in Erie, Pa. Both are owned and operated by Van...
by import | May 22, 2020 | Import Vessels
USCGC Hollyhock (WLB-214) is a 225-foot (69 m) Juniper-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard. Hollyhock was built by Marinette Marine Corporation of Marinette, WI, and was launched on January 25, 2003. Hollyhock is the 14th Juniper-class Seagoing Buoy Tender...
