CTC#1

[Guest]

Just what exactly is LLT/GRN planning on doing with her now that
they've acquired her? Will she be converted back to a regular
self-unloading cargo vessel like the Manistee or something else?
Also, could she be a "possible replacement for the Maumee also?"

There is discussion of this issue on the "Maumee" thread on this page. There is also no official word on their plans.

[Raymond]

Just what exactly is LLT/GRN planning on doing with her now that
they've acquired her? Will she be converted back to a regular
self-unloading cargo vessel like the Manistee or something else?
Also, could she be a "possible replacement for the Maumee also?"

[gyroplanes]

I have some close up pictures I took of the CTC1 last Fall, if you'd like them?

The area is inaccessible except by water. in warmer weather the trees and brush obscure the only view.
There is also a year-round fence to shoot through.
The area is a heavily protected harbor and the guards won't even talk to you unless you have a TWIC card.

[southsideriverrat]

As noted in the "Maumee" thread. her bow is visible from I-94 (Bishop Ford Freeway) around 125th Street in SE Chicago. The frontage road on the east side of I-94 is Doty Avenue and is accessible. See the Google Maps Satellite view link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UT ... 6&t=h&z=17

You could try driving in the turnoff as seen in the satellite view. but there is likely to be a heavy security presence.

During a better time of year a boat would give better access for photographs. It has been far below freezing here for several weeks now and the area is likely to be iced over.

Dan

[Hermie Phillips]

Where exactly is the CTC#1 located ? Is she still in South Chicago? How excessable is she for taking pictures? TIA Herm