Roger Blough at Mission Point is a photograph by Gales Of November which was uploaded on January 30th, 2014.
Roger Blough at Mission Point
Mission Point is located on the Saint Mary's River south of Sault Saint Marie. It is a popular spot for boat watching as boats approach and leave the... more
Title
Roger Blough at Mission Point
Artist
Gales Of November
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Mission Point is located on the Saint Mary's River south of Sault Saint Marie. It is a popular spot for boat watching as boats approach and leave the Soo Locks. There is a small restaurant at the north end and the Sugar Island Ferry leaves from there too.
The Roger Blough was built in two parts and was scheduled for a summer 1971 launch. A fire in the engine room delayed that launch and 4 crewmen died from asphyxiation.
She set sail in 1972. She was designed to carry taconite and has a unique look. She was laid up from 1981 until 1987 when she again reentered service. She has experienced mishaps along the way including a few collisions and a lost rudder.
Her construction gives her a unique look. Her unloading boom is located in the stern, giving her deck an uncluttered look. With a beam equaling that of the thousand footer at 105 feet, but a length of only 858 feet she has a squat look. This combination gives her a capacity of 43,900 tons of cargo.
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January 30th, 2014
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Comments (14)
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Love the blues Christopher! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Deb Halloran
Christopher, This is simply incredible. Fantastic perspective with gorgeous blue water and wonderful light. The size of the Roger Blough is amazing. Exceptional work of art. v/f
Gales Of November replied:
Thank you, Deb. She is the only ship with her dimensions on the lake which makes her very distinct.
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