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Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Guest » January 27, 2023, 10:18 am

Guest wrote: ↑January 26, 2023, 9:30 pm
Guest wrote: ↑January 26, 2023, 9:41 am
Guest wrote: ↑January 25, 2023, 10:05 am

Here are some photos of the Blough at Conneaut after the tow:

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg
What is the purpose of what appears to be washing down the portions of the deck with portable high pressure power washing units as shown in the pictures? It appears that, at least in these shots, the work was concentrated on the forward half of the Blough as evidenced by the wetness in the one picture and the actual spraying in the second picture. Seems kind of strange to incur the cost of doing this after the removal of several items such as navigational equipment on the pilot house and the vessel's whistles in what appears to be in preparation for scrapping. I have never heard of a vessel being cleaned like this prior to going to the scrapyard. Could this have been done to remove soot on the deck due to some requirement by the scrapyard or its importation into Canada for dismantling?


They weren’t actually washing the deck, the hoses were for pumping out ballast water from the tow (these were taken a few days after and it wasn’t riding that high when it arrived). It rained between the first and second series of drone shots which is why the whole deck was soaked in the later image.
Thanks! That makes sense!

Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Guest » January 27, 2023, 7:43 am

Guest wrote: ↑January 26, 2023, 9:41 am
Guest wrote: ↑January 25, 2023, 10:05 am
Old Sailor wrote: ↑January 22, 2023, 10:33 am Might someone have photos of the Blough at her layup dock in Conneaut for posting? Thanks!
Here are some photos of the Blough at Conneaut after the tow:

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg
What is the purpose of what appears to be washing down the portions of the deck with portable high pressure power washing units as shown in the pictures? It appears that, at least in these shots, the work was concentrated on the forward half of the Blough as evidenced by the wetness in the one picture and the actual spraying in the second picture. Seems kind of strange to incur the cost of doing this after the removal of several items such as navigational equipment on the pilot house and the vessel's whistles in what appears to be in preparation for scrapping. I have never heard of a vessel being cleaned like this prior to going to the scrapyard. Could this have been done to remove soot on the deck due to some requirement by the scrapyard or its importation into Canada for dismantling?
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Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Guest » January 26, 2023, 9:30 pm

Guest wrote: ↑January 26, 2023, 9:41 am
Guest wrote: ↑January 25, 2023, 10:05 am
Old Sailor wrote: ↑January 22, 2023, 10:33 am Might someone have photos of the Blough at her layup dock in Conneaut for posting? Thanks!
Here are some photos of the Blough at Conneaut after the tow:

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg
What is the purpose of what appears to be washing down the portions of the deck with portable high pressure power washing units as shown in the pictures? It appears that, at least in these shots, the work was concentrated on the forward half of the Blough as evidenced by the wetness in the one picture and the actual spraying in the second picture. Seems kind of strange to incur the cost of doing this after the removal of several items such as navigational equipment on the pilot house and the vessel's whistles in what appears to be in preparation for scrapping. I have never heard of a vessel being cleaned like this prior to going to the scrapyard. Could this have been done to remove soot on the deck due to some requirement by the scrapyard or its importation into Canada for dismantling?


They weren’t actually washing the deck, the hoses were for pumping out ballast water from the tow (these were taken a few days after and it wasn’t riding that high when it arrived). It rained between the first and second series of drone shots which is why the whole deck was soaked in the later image.

Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by JMarx » January 26, 2023, 7:01 pm

Guest wrote: ↑January 25, 2023, 10:05 am
Old Sailor wrote: ↑January 22, 2023, 10:33 am Might someone have photos of the Blough at her layup dock in Conneaut for posting? Thanks!
Here are some photos of the Blough at Conneaut after the tow:

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg
So the Blough has never been on the top of my favorite boat list, not even close, but I must say that she looks pretty good in those pictures. Too bad her career is likely finished ...

Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Guest » January 26, 2023, 9:41 am

Guest wrote: ↑January 25, 2023, 10:05 am
Old Sailor wrote: ↑January 22, 2023, 10:33 am Might someone have photos of the Blough at her layup dock in Conneaut for posting? Thanks!
Here are some photos of the Blough at Conneaut after the tow:

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg
What is the purpose of what appears to be washing down the portions of the deck with portable high pressure power washing units as shown in the pictures? It appears that, at least in these shots, the work was concentrated on the forward half of the Blough as evidenced by the wetness in the one picture and the actual spraying in the second picture. Seems kind of strange to incur the cost of doing this after the removal of several items such as navigational equipment on the pilot house and the vessel's whistles in what appears to be in preparation for scrapping. I have never heard of a vessel being cleaned like this prior to going to the scrapyard. Could this have been done to remove soot on the deck due to some requirement by the scrapyard or its importation into Canada for dismantling?

Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Guest » January 25, 2023, 10:05 am

Old Sailor wrote: ↑January 22, 2023, 10:33 am Might someone have photos of the Blough at her layup dock in Conneaut for posting? Thanks!
Here are some photos of the Blough at Conneaut after the tow:

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg

https://boatnerd.com/wp-content/uploads ... scaled.jpg

Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Old Sailor » January 22, 2023, 10:33 am

Might someone have photos of the Blough at her layup dock in Conneaut for posting? Thanks!

Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Jared » January 21, 2023, 12:18 pm

We will see in the spring. She might be sitting awhile looking for a new buyer too. I keep hearing rumors that her hull is warped or the steel is not too brittle in a area. My friend who worked on her in the yard says he thinks she's sound enough for a rebuild as the most intense heat was in the upper level of the engine room away from the hull.

Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Guest » January 19, 2023, 1:36 pm

Just my opinion but it was game over from the day of the fire. Sad to see it go

Re: Blough stricken from GLF

by Denny » January 19, 2023, 12:58 pm

How very sad and unfortunate for her to meet her end like this. The Blough has always been a favorite of mine and I along with many others alike and fans of her, surely will hate to see her go then. I missed my Golden Opportunity this Fall seeing them being towed from Sturgeon Bay then down to Conneaut. At least I'll always have photos of the "Jolly Roger" in better and happier times and moments. Thanks for the memories Roger Blough and also thanks for the many salutes you gave to me along your voyages as well. 3 Long and 2 Short to the Roger Blough and calm seas and fair winds on your last and final trip to the breakers. We will all miss you and always remember you and have a place in our hearts for you! God Speed to the Blough.

Blough stricken from GLF

by Guest » January 19, 2023, 8:24 am

Allegedly the Roger Blough has been officially stricken from GLF and the insurance company now holds the title. Unless someone wants to pay above scrap price and try to salvage the hull, it's looking like Game Over. :(

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