Tuesday, December 10, 2013

ROGER BLOUGH VISITS

In a preview of winter layup, ROGER BLOUGH arrived in Erie this morning at 0245, in ballast from Conneaut, and docked at the Mountfort Terminal to undergo repairs. BLOUGH had a couple of small leaks that needed repairs. The vessel departed today at 1400 bound for Lake Superior and another ore cargo.

Surprisingly this year, PRESQUE ISLE will not be spending the winter in Erie. BLOUGH and EDWIN H. GOTT are reported to be the two vessels spending the winter here from Great Lakes Fleet.


BLOUGH at the Mountfort Terminal this morning.


Another view of the 858' long BLOUGH.


J.S. St. JOHN inbound. This is one of the latest trips the vessel has made in recent memory.


Stern view.


St. JOHN approaches the Old Ore Dock.


Mooring.


BLOUGH starts to move away from the Mountfort Terminal around 1345 this afternoon.


Moving away from the dock.


BLOUGH lines up for the channel.


Close up.


Stern view.


Passing the lighthouse.


Outbound.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The J.S. St. John always looks like it's moments away from sinking!