Algoma Equinox

scotto

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I was finally able to catch up with Algoma's newest vessel this week, the Algoma Equinox. It has been through the piers a couple other times but came in and went back out in the early hours.

ST. CATHARINES, ON, Oct. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Algoma Central Corporation (Algoma) announced today that the Algoma Equinox set sail from the Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries shipyard in Nantong, China on her way to Canada. This vessel marks the third vessel to be built for our Domestic Dry-Bulk fleet in China. These dry-bulk vessels included the Radcliffe R. Latimer (delivered in 2009) and the Algoma Mariner (delivered in 2011). In addition to these vessels, Algoma has also built the Algoscotia, a domestic tanker, and the Honourable Henry Jackman, an ocean-going dry-bulk vessel, in China. These vessels were delivered in 2004 and 2007, respectively.

The Algoma Equinox is the first in a series of eight Equinox Class vessels being built at Nantong Mingde shipyard.
Read More;
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/123...algoma-equinox-has-begun-her-voyage-to-canada


The Launch;
http://www.algonet.com/Business-Units/Domestic-Shipping/Fleet-Renewal/Equinox-Class/
From the Spec;
Massive laker makes its first stop in Hamilton
Steve Arnold

An eye-catching lady slipped in and out of the Port of Hamilton Thursday.

Her sleek lines and shapely superstructure are enough to draw more than one admiring glance, but the real prize is what's underneath - the latest greenhouse gas-reducing technology for shipping.

The Algoma Equinox, the first in Algoma Central Corporation's new class of laker, made its first appearance in Hamilton to unload its first official cargo at ArcelorMittal Dofasco's ore dock.

"We're quite excited by the start of this new fleet," said company CEO Greg Wight. "These new vessels will be the most efficient on the lakes."

read More;
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/4258276-video-massive-laker-makes-its-first-stop-in-hamilton/


















A more recent photo of the Equinox, didn't take long to get all scraped up.
 

InsulatorHunter

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Excellent views, were they taken from the Burlington Bridge or underneath the Skyway? Keep an eye out for the Montrealais to depart P&H on Tuesday morning, you may not see her again...
 
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scotto

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any idea what went thru the welland locks about two weeks ago looked like a cruise ship
Just seeing these new posts now:inn:
There have been few stop here in Hamilton over the years then move up the canal to some place nicer than the Steel City, but I haven't seen any cruise ships coming to our end of the lake in a couple of years. Could of been from anywhere and I guess you didn't get the name?
 
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