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ATLANTIC SHARK - IMO 7126944

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Photographer:
andrecas [ View profile ]
Captured:
Dec 6, 2018
Location:
Saint John, Canada
Photo Category:
Barges
Added:
Dec 8, 2018
Views:
320
Image Resolution:
3,629 x 2,519

Description:

Tied up adjacent local pulp mill (West Saint John-just around the corner from the Reversing Falls Bridge)

Dims: 363' X 82' X 22' (107 X 25 X 6.8m)
GRT: 10,423
Non powered

Built (1971) by Versatile Pacific-Victoria/Esquimalt - BC

Many years ago (during the 1970's) when paper mill (located on the East side of the city) was owned by MacMillan Bloedel Limited, they operated 2 barges delivering newsprint (paper in reels) to various ports along the U.S. eastern seaboard (From Boston to Miami). When mill changed ownership (early '80's) this type of transportation service was phased out and eventually discontinued altogether.
In their original design the barges were enclosed from bow to stern. The barge in subject photo was modified at some point in time (rear portion of enclosed deck removed).

In their prime barges were named ROTHESAY CARRIER and SAINT JOHN CARRIER. (The latter depicted in photo).
Their newsprint carrying capacity was approx. 7,200 short tons (6,530 MT).

According to internet sources, sister barge ROTHESAY CARRIER (IMO7052143) now operating out of Charleston, S.C. Owned by Crimson Shipping-Chickasaw-AL (USA).
Other photos (2) on this site under name KENT TRANSPORT and BARGE TRANSPORT.

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Current name:
KENT CARRIER

Former name(s):

 -  Irving Carrier (Until 1995)

 -  Nitinat Carrier (Until 1984)

 -  Saint John Carrier (Until 1979)

Current flag:
Canada
Home port:
Saint John
Vessel Type:
Deck Cargo Pontoon
Gross tonnage:
8,365 tons
Summer DWT:
8,128 tons

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