by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
by George Wharton The first self unloader built for Canada Steamship Lines specifically for ocean trading was the product of two Canadian shipyards. The 600-foot (182.88m) stern portion was built as hull #222 by Collingwood Shipyards, Collingwood, ON and was...
by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
The second of three sister ships to be constructed for Misener Transportation Ltd., St. Catharines, ON; this Great Lakes and ocean gearless bulk carrier was built as hull #257 by Govan Shipbuilders Ltd., Govan, Scotland. The new vessel was christened as the Canada...
by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
Camilla Desgagnés was built by Kroegerwerft G.m.b.H. at Rendsburg, Germany, as Hull 1506 and launched on February 17. 1982. This general cargo – Ro/Ro vessel measures 436 feet, 4 inches in length, 67 feet, 7 inches at the beam and has a molded depth of 46 feet, 3...
by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
By George Wharton This classic straight deck bulk carrier was built in 1963 as hull #1048 by Saint John Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Saint John, NB. Named to honor the province in which she was built, the vessel was launched April 20, 1963 as the Newbrunswicker...
by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
By George Wharton On June 4th, 1968, the keel was laid at Davie Shipbuilding Ltd., Lauzon, QC for their hull #667 which turned out to be the last straight deck Great Lakes bulk carrier to be built with cabins and pilot house forward. The new bulk carrier was...
by import | March 23, 2021 | Import Vessels
By George Wharton The keel for Lauzon, Quebec’s Davie Shipbuilding Company’s hull #690 was laid September 22nd, 1964. Built to meet the dimensions allowed by the new St. Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959, this new Canadian Great Lakes bulk carrier was launched...
