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Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by St crapo » September 28, 2012, 7:40 pm

Thanks for the info Mr link. I guess they could have all been there dureing my trip up in aug just didnt see them from the I75 bridge as we drove over it.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by Mr Link » September 26, 2012, 10:02 pm

Drove down M-13 today and the Gregory J. Busch, the Barbara Merry Busch and the STC 2004 were all at the "dock" (which is more like a landing than a dock). Their smaller tug and barge may have been there was well, but I didn't have time to pull over for a more detailed look.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by St crapo » September 2, 2012, 8:46 pm

I was up in saginaw this past week seeing family and noticed none of bush marine tugs nor bardges were at there dock. Any idea where they have went? It made me wonder if bush marine has relocated or even been sold to another company. Thanks for any information.
Daniel

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by St crapo » August 14, 2012, 2:21 pm

Thanks for the info

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by Todd Shorkey » August 12, 2012, 7:47 am

The Gregory J Busch was downbound on Lake Huron last night, headed for the Saginaw River. The Busch must have come in early this morning and made her dock because the AIS is already off. I will track her down when I get a chance and take a few photos.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by tugboathunter » August 12, 2012, 6:33 am

AIS showed her in the lower St. Marys River, but she appeared to be stopped.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by Denny » August 12, 2012, 3:32 am

She was underway downbound from the MCM Marine Drydock on Friday, August 10 sometime in the late afternoon hours.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by St crapo » August 11, 2012, 11:55 pm

Any word what her status is? Is she still in the dry dock at MCM Marine at the soo? Thanks for any information.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by BigRiver » July 17, 2012, 8:55 am

Undeway and headed to the MCM Marine drydock this morning.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by St crapo » July 11, 2012, 5:52 pm

Thanks for all the replys. Im glad shes going in for a 5yr survey and not being scrapped. It makes sence now why her stack logos are gone. Thanks again Daniel

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by Brian Ferguson » July 10, 2012, 12:45 pm

Check that- Bush has 12-251 Alco's not 244 Series. Still the Olive Moore has seen a lot more work.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by WT8281 » July 10, 2012, 12:09 pm

She is waiting for the drydock. ABS drydock is due.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by BigRiver » July 10, 2012, 12:04 pm

I took the boat past the Gregory Busch this morning. The stack markings are not just faded, they have been painted out, as the photo shows. No activity around her.
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Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by Brian Ferguson » July 10, 2012, 9:25 am

Isn't the Edwin the former Statesboro? http://www.boatnerd.com/news/newsthumbs ... -06-gg.jpg A few summers back Bush was busy moving wind turbine parts and they were moving stone from Marinette down Lake Michigan a little while back but I don't think they've been that busy recently. I can't see her replacing the Olive Moore seeing she is nearly 100 years old, and I believe has 244 series Alco engines which probably date from the 50's at the latest. The Moore has "newer" 251 Alco's and has seen a lot of work. ABS still has the Bush with Bush marine but that site doesn't update instantaneously.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by St crapo » July 9, 2012, 8:11 pm

To answear my own question on the other Tug after looking in my Know Your Ships book the other Tug is the Edwin C. Bush. So my question is has anyone seen her around anywhere or have any information on her? Thanks Daniel

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by St crapo » July 9, 2012, 7:19 pm

Thanks for the reply and information Roger. Makes me wonder if shes been sold to new owners or if shes going to be scrapped. I read awhile back that lower lakes towing was looking for a replacement for the Olive L. Moore. One last thing didnt Bush Marine own another tug also? I cant think of its name just remember seeing it at the Bushes dock on the saginaw river.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by BigRiver » July 8, 2012, 9:54 pm

Yes, she is still here, with no activity around her (cars, etc). There are a couple of rusty barges at the same slip but I think they were here before she was. Also, the Busch Marine web site is gone.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by St crapo » July 8, 2012, 2:31 pm

Is she still up at the soo? Any idea whats going on with her? Is it possible shes in for repairs? Does she have her barge her also? Thanks for any help Daniel.

Re: Gregory J. Busch status

by Todd Shorkey » July 4, 2012, 12:30 pm

Roger,

I know earlier in the season, the Busch Marine markings on the stack were almost worn off and barely visible. Maybe they are all the way gone now?

I haven't heard anything around here.

Gregory J. Busch status

by BigRiver » July 1, 2012, 2:24 pm

Tug is tied up at the Carbide Dock in the Soo and no longer has the Busch Marine logo on her stack. Has she changed owners? What is she doing in this neck of the woods?

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