Algogulf

Algogulf was the third and last name of a bulk carrier launched in 1961, laid-up in 1999, and scrapped in 2002. The ship began her career in 1961 as J.N. McWatters, the second vessel of that name operated by the Misener Shipping Company. The bulk carrier was used to transport primarily grain and iron ore in the Saint Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes. In 1991, the vessel was renamed Scott Misener by the company, the fourth of that name. In 1994, the ship was acquired by Algoma Central and renamed Algogulf, the second vessel of the name. The ship was laid up in 1999 and sold for scrapping in 2002.

For the bulk carrier built in 1966, renamed Algogulf in 1987, and renamed Algosteel in 1990, see Algosteel.

History
Name
  • J.N. McWatters (1961–1991)
  • Scott Misener (1991–1994)
  • Algogulf (1994–2002)
Owner
Port of registryCanada Port Colborne, Ontario
BuilderCanadian Vickers, Montreal
Yard number276
Launched15 October 1960
CompletedJune 1961
In service1961
Out of service1999
IdentificationIMO number: 5166847
FateBroken up at Port Colborne, 2002
General characteristics
TypeBulk carrier
Tonnage
Length
  • 222.5 m (730 ft 0 in) oa
  • 215.7 m (707 ft 8 in) pp
Beam23.0 m (75 ft 6 in)
Installed power9,000 hp (6,711 kW) steam turbine
Propulsion
Speed15 knots (28 km/h)

Description

The bulk carrier was one of six ships constructed to a similar design.[1] The ship was 222.5 metres (730 ft 0 in) long overall and 215.7 metres (707 ft 8 in) between perpendiculars with a beam of 23.0 metres (75 ft 6 in). The ship had a gross register tonnage (GRT) of 17,592 tons and a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 25,634 tons. The ship was powered by a 9,000-horsepower (6,711 kW) steam turbine driving one screw giving the vessel a maximum speed of 15 knots (28 km/h).[2][3] The vessel was also equipped with a bow thruster. The ship was equipped with six holds fed by 22 hatches.[2]

Service history

The ship was constructed in two parts at the Canadian Vickers yard at Montreal, Quebec, Canada with the yard number 276 for the Misener Shipping Company. The aft part of the ship was launched on 15 October 1960, with the fore part launched on 29 April 1961. Construction of the vessel, named J.N. McWatters was completed in June 1961. The ship was registered at Port Colborne, Ontario.[3]

After entering service, J.N. McWatters serviced ports along the Saint Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes transporting mainly grain and iron ore cargoes. In 1991 when the Misener Shipping Company retired its third vessel named after Scott Misener, they renamed J.N. McWatters to become their fourth vessel to be named Scott Misener.[2] The ship sailed under this name until 1992, when the vessel was taken out of service and laid up at Hamilton, Ontario.[4]

In 1994 she was purchased by Algoma Central, who renamed the ship Algogulf, the second vessel of that name.[3] In July 1994, the vessel was taken to Port Weller Dry Docks for a refit. While undergoing the work, the shipyard suffered a strike by its workers and the refit was not completed until March 1995.[4] She was laid up at Hamilton, at the end of the 1999 shipping season. Over the next three years she had parts removed, as she remained at her moorings, in Hamilton. She was scrapped in Port Colborne in 2002.[2] This was done as part of the fleet renewal as most steam-powered ships were scrapped or re-engined.[5] Algogulf was one of the last of Algoma Central's lake freighters to be powered by steam turbines, after most vessels became powered by large diesel engines.[6]

References
  1. Bawal 2009, p. 99.
  2. "Great Lakes Fleet Page Vessel Feature -- Algogulf". boatnerd. Archived from the original on 12 June 2002. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  3. Miramar Ship Index.
  4. Gillham 2005, p. 77.
  5. Bawal 2009, p. 6.
  6. Wharton, George. "Great Lakes Fleet Page Vessel Feature -- Algosound". boatnerd. Archived from the original on 29 March 2002. Retrieved 12 March 2016. With the scrapping of her fleet mates Algogulf (2) and Algoriver in 2002; the Algosound remains as the last steam powered vessel still sailing as part of the Algoma Central Marine fleet.

Sources
  • Bawal, Raymond A. Jr. (2009). Twilight of the Great Lakes Steamer. Clinton Township, Michigan: Inland Expressions. ISBN 978-0-9818157-2-5.
  • Gillham, Skip (2005). The Ships of the Misener Fleet. Vineland, Ontario: Glenaden Press. ISBN 0-9737435-0-6.
  • "J.N. McWatters (5166847)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.