Photographer: Keith W. Churill

The Algoeast, moored at the refinery in Sarnia, Ontario on January 6, 2001.

Algoeast

Algoma Tankers Limited

(Division of: Algoma Central Corporation)

Home Port: Sault Ste. Marie, ONT.

Type:  Tanker / steel

Built:  1977

Engine Type:  Diesel

Cargo Capacity:  77,999 tons

Length:  431 ' - 6"

Beam: 65' - 7"

Depth: 35' - 5"

(keel to upper deck )

History: She was launched  in 1977 with the name Texaco Brave. She operated under that name until 1986 when she was renamed Imperial St. Lawrence. In 1997 she operated as Le Brave. In 1198 she received her current name Algoeast.