The Inland Mariners: Special / Algontario
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The Algontario returned to service in October 2004 after spending nearly five years in extended lay-up at Thunder Bay.
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This
is the Algonatrio's 2nd trip of the season, loading nearly 26,300
metric tonnes of No. 2 Spring Wheat at Superior's Cenex Harvest
States elevator. |
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 Captain Jim Perkins |
Captain
Jim Perkins has been appointed to the Algontario. Captain Perkins
began sailing in 1976 as a deckhand on the Algosoo. |
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The
Algontario carries a crew of 19 and is a designated training ship
for Algoma Central Marine. AB's (Able-Bodied Seaman) and MA's (Mechanical
Assistant) work on 180 day shifts as apprentice sailors. Captain Mike Despotovich will be the Algontario's relief captain. |
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Harry Wright arrived on the Algontario in June to oversee the fit-out of the engine room. |
 Chief Engineer Harry Wright |
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Perry Baker (L) and John Rogina (R) are vital members of the Algontario's engine room crew. |
 Upper floor of the Algontario's 4.5 story diesel engine |
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The
Algontario's primary cargo for the next several years will be
a titanium laden ore (ilmenite) loaded for QIT (QIT-Fer et Titane).
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