ANDRIE Arrives for Repairs; Dredging Continuing

On a beautiful January morning more reminiscent of late April than January 7, the tug KAREN ANDRIE and barge A-397 arrived in Erie at 1115. The tug switched from towing the barge into push mode off of Erie harbor and proceeded inbound, docking at the West Slip at Erie Shipbuilding. I have no word yet on what work is being done on the pair, but the barge is due for its drydocking survey this winter and will likely receive that here.

Dredging continues today at the Old Ore Dock.

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FLATTOP and DON HENRY push barge 401 into the channel this morning at 1000 hours..


Stern view.


KAREN ANDRIE and A-397 inbound.


Another view.


Close up of tug KAREN ANDRIE.


Stern view.


Passing Coast Guard Station Erie.


In Presque Isle Bay approaching the West Slip.


Turning.


Approaching the West Slip.


Turning in the slip.


Approaching the dock.


KAREN ANDRIE pushes the tug.


At 1330, the tug and barge are secured at the dock and work is beginning.


Workers hard at work.


Close up of the ANDRIE.