Tugboats 'Meredith Ashton' (IMO 8964460) and 'Candace Elise' (IMO 8016380) towing the fire damaged 'Roger Blough' downbound on the St. Clair River, bound for Conneaut, OH.

On Feb. 1st, 2021 the Roger Blough caught on fire. Damage is estimated at $20 million USD. The Blough was towed to Conneaut, OH for long term lay-up. It's current fate is unknown, but it's likely the beloved laker might be scrapped.