by boatnerddemo | December 20, 2022 | Algoma Central Corporation
Algoma Guardian Omisalj was constructed in 1987 by 3 Maj Brodogradiliste d.d. Shipyard of Rijeka, Croatia, as an ocean-going bulk carrier. She was constructed to maximum Seaway dimensions at 729’ long, 75’09’’ wide, and 48’05’’ deep, and was fitted with 3 large deck...
by boatnerddemo | December 19, 2022 | Algoma Central Corporation
Algoma Equinox Algoma Equinox is the first of the new Equinox Class of Great Lakes freighters built for the Algoma Central Corporation. It was constructed by Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries Stock Co. of Nantong City, China. The 740 foot long by 78 foot wide gearless...
by boatnerddemo | December 18, 2022 | Algoma Central Corporation
Algoma Discovery The Algoma Central Corp. bulk carrier Algoma Discovery was launched as hull number 642 at the 3 Maj Brodogradiliste d.d. shipyard, Rijeka, Croatia on November 25, 1986 as Malinska. Built to 729 feet in length and to the width of 75 feet and 9 inches,...
by boatnerddemo | January 1, 2022 | Algoma Central Corporation
Algoma Conveyor During construction, Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. in Nantong City, China went out of business. Algoma acquired the Conveyor at auction from the failed shipyard in 2017. The ship was then taken to Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in...
by boatnerddemo | January 1, 2022 | Algoma Central Corporation
Algoma Compass Launched March 31, 1973 for the American Steamship Co, Williamsville, NY; this Great Lakes self-unloading bulk carrier was built as hull # 200 by the American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH at an approximate cost of $14 million. Christened as the Roger...
by boatnerddemo | January 1, 2022 | Algoma Central Corporation
Algoma Buffalo The self-unloading bulk freighter Buffalo was built in 1978 by Bay Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, WI at a cost of $25 million as Hull #721. She was launched March 16, 1978 and was christened August 8, 1978. The Buffalo’s sea trials were conducted from...
