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BBC Rio Grande Enroute

Sunday, June 13, 2010

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BBC Rio Grande Enroute

Check out this gorgeous salty, BBC Rio Grande. This German vessel currently arrived in Becancour from Lake Michigan to load for overseas. I got this shot as the Rio Grande passed in front of Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay.

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Back on the River: Lakers and Salties

Saturday, June 6, 2009

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Back on the River: Lakers and Salties

Great to be back on the river and watch the lakers and salites. In all of our posts, you can click any image to enter the lightbox and view all images actual size.

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Two Ships That Pass

Friday, October 17, 2008

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Two Ships That Pass

Probably less than a dozen times a summer, we see two lakers (or salties) pass each other in the main channel. Here are some photos of Canadian Miner and a CSL vessel.

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Quebecois Passes Through

Sunday, July 27, 2008

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Quebecois Passes Through

This shows Quebecois, an Upper Lakes Group laker. This bulk carrier was cooling off the deck with a sprinkler system to protect against expansion.

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Algomarine Self Unloader

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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Algomarine Self Unloader

John B. Aird, a Canadian self unloader, built in 1983 recently passed through the channel. This Algoma laker was carrying iron ore from Quebec destined for Chicago.

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Pineglen

Sunday, June 22, 2008

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Pineglen

Pineglen, passed by and looked magnificent. This 736' x 75' laker was built 1985, and was the last bulk carrier built for the great lakes in 1985

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