Photographer: Keith W. Churill

Paterson

N.M. Paterson & Sons, Ltd.

Home Port: Thunder Bay, ON

Type:  Bulk Carrier / Steel

Built:  1985

Engine Type:  Diesel

Cargo Capacity:  32,600 tons

Length:  736' - 06"

Beam: 75' - 10"

Draft:  42' - 0"

The PATERSON is entering the head of the St. Clair River from Lake Huron as she passes the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse on April 30, 2000. The Canadian side of the Blue Water Bridge can be seen in the bottom photograph.