Here they come

[algowest]

I say on the Lakes the icebreaking is done more by US, as they have more breakers. However, it's all Canada on the St. Lawrence and Gulf, which does indirectly helps the US as some of that traffic moves inland. Both US and Canada could use more icebreakers. Wish they would jointly split development costs and each build heavy icebreaker to same design.

[guest]

At 7:33 the Pierre Radisson radioed Seaway Sodus saying they were stuck in the ice two miles southwest of Tibbetts point, and shutting down for the night, will look situation over in morning.

[PDBLK25]

I remember last year there was quite a bit of heated discussion about the Canadian's having fewer icebreaking "assets" than the U.S. In fact, I recall several people posting that the Canadians should build more light & medium 'breakers so they could "pull their weight". However it always seems that for one reason or another, the Canadian 'breakers are always there when needed, are more effective, and often "come to the rescue" of U.S. icebreaking efforts. So who does the bulk of the work on the Lakes, the U.S. or Canada? --- I am not comparing the men who man these ships- I think they show equal skill and determination - I am speaking of the number & effectiveness of the ships themselves.

[amateur operator]

At 1900, the Pierre Radisson was westbound at Carelton Island. The Martha L. Black was westbound near Clayton. She gave an eta of 2000 for Wolfe Island cut. I believe she will break out the ports of Bath and Picton after passing Kingston.

[Guest]

Both are heading north to Superior

[St Crapo]

Are they both heading for the lakes? I wonder if the Radisson will head for the Soo and lake Superior and help out up there since if the rumors are true the Mackinaw being down with Engine issues. Thanks for any information.
Dan McNeil

[Dave2]

The Martha L Black and Pierre Radisson are both above Eisenhower westbound.