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by Pat
March 21, 2023, 2:52 pm
Forum: Model Building
Topic: SS Badger Plans
Replies: 3
Views: 2340

Re: SS Badger Plans

Hello Andrew, The link you posted to your local drive did not work.
by Pat
November 7, 2022, 8:53 am
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Blough observation
Replies: 13
Views: 2858

Re: Blough observation

It looked like there was a temporary generator and pumps on the deck that were used to pump out ballast water.
by Pat
October 26, 2022, 3:11 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Roger blough activity
Replies: 53
Views: 7786

Re: Roger blough activity

From looking at the pictures, visible external items of value have been removed, noticeably, radars and the two whistles (horns) from the stack.
by Pat
March 21, 2022, 2:03 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: CG Spar Update and questions
Replies: 17
Views: 2957

Re: CG Spar Update and questions

As of 2:00 pm on 3/21, they are in the Saint Lawrence River, approaching Quebec City.
by Pat
March 2, 2022, 7:42 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Cutter Mackinaw
Replies: 11
Views: 4088

Re: Cutter Mackinaw

They made quick work of it for sure. Hopefully their issues are behind them and they have a successful spring breakout.
by Pat
January 24, 2022, 5:28 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Cutter Mackinaw
Replies: 11
Views: 4088

Cutter Mackinaw

The cutter Mackinaw has been docked in Mackinaw City for several days now. Is it broke down? The CCGS Griffon has been escorting ship through the Straits.
by Pat
November 30, 2021, 9:42 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Great Republic
Replies: 6
Views: 1692

Great Republic

Does anyone know if the Great Republic has laid up in Toledo?
by Pat
November 1, 2021, 2:07 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Roger blough
Replies: 12
Views: 4349

Re: Roger blough

There were rumors in 1985 that the Blough was going to be scrapped. The Blough was laid up between 1981-87. The big difference between now and then was, western coal was doing well. When the steel industry was doing well, the Blough sailed because many 1000 footers were hauling coal. We all know tha...
by Pat
July 29, 2021, 9:31 pm
Forum: Model Building
Topic: SS Badger Plans
Replies: 3
Views: 2340

SS Badger Plans

Hello, does anyone know where I can get plans of the SS Badger car ferry?
by Pat
November 12, 2020, 7:25 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Anderson on Lake Superior November 10
Replies: 26
Views: 7520

Re: Anderson on Lake Superior November 10

The Fitzgerald was never lengthened. The Anderson was lengthened in the spring of 1975.
by Pat
October 6, 2020, 6:37 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Taconite Harbor
Replies: 33
Views: 8539

Re: Taconite Harbor

I remember the homes were sold in the 90’s for a bargain basement price. They were moved by home movers. As I recall, all the homes were the same, other than the color. The overgrown remains of the streets are still there.
by Pat
June 21, 2020, 7:32 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Edwin H. Gott
Replies: 26
Views: 7193

Edwin H. Gott

The Gott has new horns and they sound great!
by Pat
March 16, 2020, 7:16 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Soo Canada Petroleum Deliveries
Replies: 1
Views: 1320

Soo Canada Petroleum Deliveries

Is there and onshore facility near the dock in Soo Canada where the Algoma ships deliver petroleum products?
by Pat
February 24, 2020, 4:17 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: John j boland
Replies: 7
Views: 3491

Re: John j boland

I drove by it today and I didn't see any blasting or painting going on.
by Pat
August 22, 2019, 3:32 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Cason J. Callaway
Replies: 2
Views: 1791

Re: Cason J. Callaway

Strange that the DNT would put a story in the paper about that.
by Pat
August 16, 2019, 7:22 am
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Record Tonnage through the Soo
Replies: 26
Views: 7950

Re: Record Tonnage through the Soo

The Rock Cut is plus 52” this morning.
by Pat
July 17, 2019, 6:36 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Arthur M. Anderson On The Move
Replies: 22
Views: 9711

Re: Arthur M. Anderson On The Move

When I went buy at noon, the name was still not painted on her.
by Pat
April 2, 2019, 4:46 pm
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Uss Great Lakes fleet
Replies: 12
Views: 4587

Re: Uss Great Lakes fleet

New speed record
by Pat
March 15, 2019, 6:42 am
Forum: Information Search
Topic: Fit out schedules?
Replies: 19
Views: 6539

Re: Fit out schedules?

The Great Lakes Fleet has done a 180 on operating their ships in ice. Since the early 70's they have always prided themselves about operating in heavy ice conditions.