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Snapshots of Winter lay-up 2013-2014

new office parking lot
Construction crews laying foundation rock for parking lot for Fraser Shipyard's new office
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0939
FSY-II
First winter for the FSY-II. Built at Fraser in 2013 the tug is about a half year old.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0942
FSY-III (ex Maxine Thompson)
Securely locked in the ice, FSY-III (most recently the Maxine Thompson. Machine Shop slip.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0944
FSY-IV (ex Wally Kendzora)
The former Wally Kendzora now the FSY-IV idled for the winter.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0945
bow of John J. Boland
The M/V John J. Boland spending its second consecutive winter at Fraser Shipyards.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0952
stem on Kaye E. Barker
The stem of the Kaye E. Barker with its steering pole up for the tight fit.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0955
John J. Boland
The after end of the John J. Boland tied up in Fraser Shipyards
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0959
FSY-II
New tug on the blocks at Fraser Shipyards. FSY-II was completed in July, 2013.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0960
Kaye Barker
The bow of the Kaye E. Barker across the Machine Shop slip at Fraser
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0965
FSY-III
FSY III, the former Maxine Thompson, iced in at Fraser Shipyards.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0969
Fraser Shipyards
Looking toward the drydocks, at the Kaye E. Barker and John G. Munson
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0974
kort nozzle on Great Republic
Kort Nozzle on Great Republic in Dry Dock No. 2
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0982
kort nozzle on Great Republic
Workers on the port side kort nozzle.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0991
Kaye E. Barker
The after end of the Kaye E. Barker at Fraser Shipyards.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0988
Kaye E. Barker
Iced in
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-0999
Great Republic
The Great Republic sitting in Dry Dock No. 2.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1003
Kaye E. Barker
The Kaye E. Barker at Fraser Shipyards for steel work.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1004
Great Republic
The Great Republic in Dry Dock No. 2.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1013
Great Republic
The Great Republic in Dry Dock No. 2.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1017
Great Republic
The Great Republic in Dry Dock No. 2.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1029
Fraser Shipyards
Fraser Shipyards' new office space.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1019
Great Republic
Looking west along the side of Dry Dock No. 2
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1039
Great Republic
The cold winter sun highlights the newer paint covering the ship's old name.
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1045
Great Republic
Gangway door on the Great Republic
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1051
Fraser Shipyards
Fraser Shipyards, winter lay-up
Superior, February 7, 2014, Image 14-1070