Showing posts with label Fit Out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fit Out. Show all posts
Thursday, March 24, 2011
PRESQUE ISLE to Depart Friday
PRESQUE ISLE's departure has moved to noon on Friday; however, the vessel may be later.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
CALLAWAY DEPARTS; BOOTHE TO HEAD OUT MONDAY; SPEER, PRESQUE ISLE TO DEPART WEDNESDAY
CASON J. CALLAWAY departed upbound for Escanaba, Michigan on Thursday and arrived there today. NEAH BAY escorted the vessel across Lake Erie.
KEN BOOTHE SR. is scheduled to depart on sea trials on Monday.
Both EDGAR B. SPEER and PRESQUE ISLE are expected to depart winter layup on Wednesday.
KEN BOOTHE SR. is scheduled to depart on sea trials on Monday.
Both EDGAR B. SPEER and PRESQUE ISLE are expected to depart winter layup on Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
CALLAWAY SET TO DEPART
CASON J. CALLAWAY is currently expected to depart winter layup at Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair on Thursday at 0730 hours.
Friday, March 19, 2010
SPEER, PRESQUE ISLE Depart
After just over two months of work in port, both EDGAR B. SPEER and PRESQUE ISLE departed Erie today. After several delays, SPEER ended up departing before the PRESQUE ISLE at around 1300, bound for Two Harbors, Minnesota to load iron ore.
SPEER saluted the crowd of about 100 people, including representatives of WICU-TV, WJET-TV, and the Erie Times News, gathered on hand to watch the departure.
Around 1345 PRESQUE ISLE departed the Mountfort Terminal, and exchanged salutes with a number of motor vehicles on the dock. The PRESQUE ISLE turned in Presque Isle Bay and departed outbound, also saluting the dwindling number of onlookers as it departed the port to begin another season. The PRESQUE ISLE is bound for Duluth to load iron ore.
I will post video of these departures tomorrow or Sunday.
EDGAR B. SPEER testing its unloading boom prior to departure.
PRESQUE ISLE at the Mountfort Terminal this morning.
EDGAR B. SPEER in Presque Isle Bay.
Turning for the channel.
Passing its fleetmate PRESQUE ISLE, which is about 30 minutes from leaving the Mountfort Terminal at this point.
Outbound.
Closeup.
Stern view.
At the end of the channel.
Another view.
Passing the lighthouse.
Next destination: Two Harbors, Minnesota.
Local motor yacht ENDLESS ENDEAVOUR inbound from the lake. The yacht's owner reports windrows of five to six feet of ice in the lake.
PRESQUE ISLE departing the Mountfort Terminal.
Turning into the bay.
Turn almost complete.
Lining up for the channel.
Approaching the piers.
In the channel.
Stern view.
Next destination: Duluth.
See you next winter, if not sooner.
SPEER saluted the crowd of about 100 people, including representatives of WICU-TV, WJET-TV, and the Erie Times News, gathered on hand to watch the departure.
Around 1345 PRESQUE ISLE departed the Mountfort Terminal, and exchanged salutes with a number of motor vehicles on the dock. The PRESQUE ISLE turned in Presque Isle Bay and departed outbound, also saluting the dwindling number of onlookers as it departed the port to begin another season. The PRESQUE ISLE is bound for Duluth to load iron ore.
I will post video of these departures tomorrow or Sunday.
EDGAR B. SPEER testing its unloading boom prior to departure.
PRESQUE ISLE at the Mountfort Terminal this morning.
EDGAR B. SPEER in Presque Isle Bay.
Turning for the channel.
Passing its fleetmate PRESQUE ISLE, which is about 30 minutes from leaving the Mountfort Terminal at this point.
Outbound.
Closeup.
Stern view.
At the end of the channel.
Another view.
Passing the lighthouse.
Next destination: Two Harbors, Minnesota.
Local motor yacht ENDLESS ENDEAVOUR inbound from the lake. The yacht's owner reports windrows of five to six feet of ice in the lake.
PRESQUE ISLE departing the Mountfort Terminal.
Turning into the bay.
Turn almost complete.
Lining up for the channel.
Approaching the piers.
In the channel.
Stern view.
Next destination: Duluth.
See you next winter, if not sooner.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
SPEER, PRESQUE ISLE set to depart; NEAH BAY in port
PRESQUE ISLE and EDGAR B. SPEER are both preparing to depart their winter berths in Erie on Friday. PRESQUE ISLE should be departing sometime around 0800 and the SPEER will follow the PRESQUE ISLE up the lake when SPEER departs sometime between 1100 and noon.
U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking tug NEAH BAY arrived in Erie this afternoon and is docked at Dobbin's Landing. At this time, I'm not sure when they plan on leaving.
NEAH BAY at Dobbin's Landing this evening.
Another view.
NEAH BAY with the EDGAR B. SPEER.
With the PRESQUE ISLE in the background.
U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking tug NEAH BAY arrived in Erie this afternoon and is docked at Dobbin's Landing. At this time, I'm not sure when they plan on leaving.
NEAH BAY at Dobbin's Landing this evening.
Another view.
NEAH BAY with the EDGAR B. SPEER.
With the PRESQUE ISLE in the background.
Friday, October 30, 2009
ROGER BLOUGH DEPARTS LAYUP
In an unexpected twist to a story the Erie Shipping News has followed since the ROGER BLOUGH laid up in Erie on January 18, the BLOUGH sailed from Conneaut on Thursday at 1630 bound for Calcite, Michigan. The BLOUGH is expected to load stone there for Duluth.
The BLOUGH departed the P&C Coal Dock at 1630 and backed all the way out into Lake Erie before turning to head up the lake.
The BLOUGH's departure so late in the year is an unexpected good sign in a season that has seen many vessels stay in layup all season, or only sail partial seasons. The BLOUGH had spent the year laid up at the P&C Dock since being towed into Conneaut by the tugs MANITOU and PATRICIA HOEY on April 30.
BLOUGH tests its unloading boom at 1450 hours on Thursday. The BLOUGH's cargo holds were being cleaned of iron ore that had not been properly cleaned before layup in Erie last winter. Beneath the stern of the BLOUGH, note all the leaves in the water. They've floated down from the tree-lined Conneaut Creek.
ROGER BLOUGH backing from the Coal Dock.
Bow view
Passing the Ore Dock where the BLOUGH has unloaded many cargoes over the years.
Outbound the P&C Dock Complex.
Backing through the harbor.
Turned and headed up Lake Erie.
Sterb view.
The BLOUGH departed the P&C Coal Dock at 1630 and backed all the way out into Lake Erie before turning to head up the lake.
The BLOUGH's departure so late in the year is an unexpected good sign in a season that has seen many vessels stay in layup all season, or only sail partial seasons. The BLOUGH had spent the year laid up at the P&C Dock since being towed into Conneaut by the tugs MANITOU and PATRICIA HOEY on April 30.
BLOUGH tests its unloading boom at 1450 hours on Thursday. The BLOUGH's cargo holds were being cleaned of iron ore that had not been properly cleaned before layup in Erie last winter. Beneath the stern of the BLOUGH, note all the leaves in the water. They've floated down from the tree-lined Conneaut Creek.
ROGER BLOUGH backing from the Coal Dock.
Bow view
Passing the Ore Dock where the BLOUGH has unloaded many cargoes over the years.
Outbound the P&C Dock Complex.
Backing through the harbor.
Turned and headed up Lake Erie.
Sterb view.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
PRESQUE ISLE DEPARTS
PRESQUE ISLE departed Erie at about 1330 hours this afternoon after nearly three months in winter layup. The tug/barge unit departed the Mountfort Terminal at 1250 hours, turned in her namesake harbor and departed for Two Harbors, Minnesota, where the vessel is expected on Saturday to load iron ore.
The PRESQUE ISLE, due to the poor economy, stayed in layup about three weeks later than normal. Last year the vessel fitted out on March 22.
Later this week, possibly as early as tomorrow, the ROGER BLOUGH is expected to be towed to Conneaut to continue to sit out the 2009 season.
PRESQUE ISLE departing the Mountfort Terminal.
Entering Presque Isle Bay.
In the bay.
PRESQUE ISLE turns.
Turning for the channel.
Bow view. The PRESQUE ISLE, due to its massive size and awkward handling, moved as far to the north side of the channel as possible before straightening out.
In the channel.
Next destination: Two Harbors, MN.
The PRESQUE ISLE, due to the poor economy, stayed in layup about three weeks later than normal. Last year the vessel fitted out on March 22.
Later this week, possibly as early as tomorrow, the ROGER BLOUGH is expected to be towed to Conneaut to continue to sit out the 2009 season.
PRESQUE ISLE departing the Mountfort Terminal.
Entering Presque Isle Bay.
In the bay.
PRESQUE ISLE turns.
Turning for the channel.
Bow view. The PRESQUE ISLE, due to its massive size and awkward handling, moved as far to the north side of the channel as possible before straightening out.
In the channel.
Next destination: Two Harbors, MN.
Friday, April 10, 2009
PRESQUE ISLE Fitting Out; BLOUGH Fit Out Cancelled; Harbor News and Notes
PRESQUE ISLE's engine room crew reported to the vessel on Wednesday and began fitting out for the new season. The barge has been ballasted down to allow for reconnection of the tug and barge when the deck crew reports on Monday. The PRESQUE ISLE is still scheduled to begin the new season on next Wednesday.
Meanwhile, ROGER BLOUGH's fit out has been cancelled due to the poor economy and reduced demand for iron ore pellets. Late next week the BLOUGH is scheduled to be towed from Erie to Conneaut, where the vessel will be layed up at the P&C Coal Dock. I will update when I learn a more definitive date for the tow.
Despite the poor economy, Lakeshore Towing Services has several jobs underway or scheduled to be completed this spring. The company is currently finishing a dredging job in Conneaut harbor and will soon be completing minor dredging at the Old Ore Dock and major dredging at Shade's Beach.
The company also will soon be beginning the construction of a floating dock behind the Sheraton Bayfront hotel and replacing the "C" Dock at Perry's Landing Marina.
Barge PRESQUE ISLE ballasted down at the Mountfort Terminal on Thursday.
Another view.
Tug PRESQUE ISLE at the Mountfort Terminal.
Another view.
Stern view.
THE PRESQUE ISLE from inside the notch of the barge.
ROGER BLOUGH at the Old Ore Dock on Thursday.
With the J.S. St. JOHN.
Port side bow thruster on the BLOUGH.
A unique angle of the J.S. St. JOHN. If you look closely under her name, you can see her former name, LAKE EDWARD, and port of registry, Wilmington, DE.
Stern view of the BLOUGH.
Another view.
Meanwhile, ROGER BLOUGH's fit out has been cancelled due to the poor economy and reduced demand for iron ore pellets. Late next week the BLOUGH is scheduled to be towed from Erie to Conneaut, where the vessel will be layed up at the P&C Coal Dock. I will update when I learn a more definitive date for the tow.
Despite the poor economy, Lakeshore Towing Services has several jobs underway or scheduled to be completed this spring. The company is currently finishing a dredging job in Conneaut harbor and will soon be completing minor dredging at the Old Ore Dock and major dredging at Shade's Beach.
The company also will soon be beginning the construction of a floating dock behind the Sheraton Bayfront hotel and replacing the "C" Dock at Perry's Landing Marina.
Barge PRESQUE ISLE ballasted down at the Mountfort Terminal on Thursday.
Another view.
Tug PRESQUE ISLE at the Mountfort Terminal.
Another view.
Stern view.
THE PRESQUE ISLE from inside the notch of the barge.
ROGER BLOUGH at the Old Ore Dock on Thursday.
With the J.S. St. JOHN.
Port side bow thruster on the BLOUGH.
A unique angle of the J.S. St. JOHN. If you look closely under her name, you can see her former name, LAKE EDWARD, and port of registry, Wilmington, DE.
Stern view of the BLOUGH.
Another view.
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