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LOUIS R. DESMARAIS - IMO 7423108

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Photographer:
Jim Winsor [ View profile ]
Photo Category:
Scrapyard Ships
Added:
Apr 8, 2007
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1,163
Image Resolution:
1,695 x 1,095

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Seen here along the wall at Port Weller Dry Docks.The hull old hull was cut away just forward of the engine room accomadations area.The hull was considered no longer in a save condition to operate as a full ship.The ballast has been pumped forward here to keep the hull afloat for the scrap tow to International Marine Salvage of Port Colborne Ontario Canada.The ship is now the CSL LAURENTIEN sailing for the Canada Steamship Lines of Montreal Quebec.It is one of 4 Seaway Max self-discharging bulk carriers sailing for this fleet.....( this photo is a repost of the original witch was taken off and enhanced some what )**note the tip of the bow of the new ship can be seen just to the end of the stern of the old hull**

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Current name:
CSL LAURENTIEN

Former name(s):

 -  Louis R.desmarais (Until 2001)

Current flag:
Canada
Home port:
St. Catharines
Vessel Type:
Self Discharging Bulk Carrier
Gross tonnage:
24,024 tons
Summer DWT:
36,674 tons
Length:
225 m
Beam:
24 m
Draught:
5 m

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of this ship

Last known position:
47°4’8.73” N, 91°15’13.82” W
Status:
Speed, course (heading):
11.9kts, 256.6° (257°)
Destination:
 - Location:
Two Harbors
 - Arrival:
25th Apr 2024 / 10:00:58 UTC
Last update:
22 minutes ago
Source:
AIS (ShipXplorer)

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Nice one Jimmy, at first glance at the thumbnail it kind of appeared to look like the old Jean Parisean hull prior to scrapping.
On another note, I am somewhat surprised she had kind of a bulbous bow, I see they got rid of that on the new hull.

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Hi Jim!
Long time no talk bud, been extreemly busy have not had a chance to surf or post, but what a treat you had for me. Thanks for sharing these images of classic lakers. Happy easter.
B rgds
Vedran

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