Chief Engineer Frank Brown
of the M/V Algocape.
Captain Craig Ball at the helm
of the M/V Algocape.
The Algocape was built by Davie Shipbuilding, Ltd. at Lauzon, Quebec in 1966.
The vessel entered service on the lakes as the Richeleiu in 1967 under the
flag of Canada Steamship Lines.
Algocape, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool No. 7, Thunder Bay, Ont., Image 04-9229
The usual trade route for the Algocape is to load grain at Thunder Bay, Ontario
to ports on the upper St. Lawrence such as Port Cartier, where this cargo is
destined, and Baie Comeau.
Algocape, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool No. 7, Thunder Bay, Ont., Image 04-9272
The Algocape is seen here taking a partial load at the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
No. 7 before shifting to another elevator in the port of Thunder Bay to complete loading.
Algocape, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool No. 7, Thunder Bay, Ont., Image 04-9273
Lloyd Pink,(AB), began sailing at 19,
First Officer Andrew Kleiser
checked the draft at the stern
of the Algocape to keep the vessel
trim during loading.
Control panel in the engine room of the diesel powered Algocape.
