The Algosoo loads coal at Superior's Midwest Energy Terminal.
The Algosoo, launched in 1974, was the last lake carrier built with
forward and aft cabins.
M/V Algosoo, Midwest Energy Terminal, Superior, June 28, 2003, Image 03-9568
The Algosoo arrived in ballast from Lambton Power on the St. Clair River.
This cargo will take the vessel to Ontario Power Generation's coal-fired
station at Nanticoke on Lake Erie.
M/V Algosoo, Midwest Energy Terminal, Superior, June 28, 2003, Image 03-9539
Despite being the end of June the Midwest Energy, loading crews bundle up to
work in the damp, 48 degree temperatures at Superior.
M/V Algosoo, Midwest Energy Terminal, Superior, June 28, 2003, Image 03-9543
E. B. Sevor left his native land of Ghana, West Africa
to see the world before settling in Ottawa, Canada.
Captain Sevor has been with Algoma Central
Marine for 26 years, the past four as master
of the M/V Algosoo.
AB Wheelsman Ron Quirk, a native of Nova Scotia,
began his sailing career with Algoma Central Marine
in 1971 aboard the Sir Denys Lowson.