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Algosteel
Algoma Central Corporation
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Port: Sault Ste. Marie, ONT.
Type:
Self-unloader / steel
Built:
1966
Engine
Type: Diesel
Cargo
Capacity: 27,000 tons
 Length:
730 ' - 0"
Beam: 75' -
0"
Depth:
39' -
8"
(keel to upper deck )
The
Algosteel is heading up-bound at the head of the St. Mary's
River, about to enter Whitefish Bay on July 25, 2000. She had
just finished un-loading her cargo at the Algoma Steel Corp.
Ltd. docks as seen in the lower photograph.
Notice
the self-unloader boom still in an upright position as the
stern cargo hatches are being secured. This is necessary to
allow clearance for the hoist used to handle the hatch covers.
The photograph from her stern clearly shows the hatch hoist
under the self-unloader boom.
History:
She has been operated under (2) other names since
her maiden voyage. She was initially constructed and launched
in 1966 as the A.S.Glossbrenner. From 1987 through 1990 she operated
as the Algogulf until receiving her current name,
Algosteel.
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