Algoma Intrepid

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The Algoma Intrepid is the ninth ship in Algoma Central's Equinox class.[1][2]

At 650 feet vessels of the Equinox class are shorter than the Seawaymax length of 730 feet.[3] In addition these vessels mount their self-unloading boom from their bows, not from their stern superstructure.[1] Both of these design choices make it easier for them to use smaller harbors, and to poke their boom over unloading places that would be harder to reach with a stern-mounted boom. Cleveland's harbor facilities lie on the relatively narrow and winding Cuyoga River.

She was built in Croatia, and was delivered in late 2020.[2][3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Algoma Intrepid, Algoma Central. Retrieved on 2023-12-28.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Algoma Central takes delivery of Algoma Intrepid from Croatia shipyard, Maritime Magazine, 2020-10-13. Retrieved on 2023-12-28. “The vessel, the ninth Equinox Class vessel to join the fleet, will journey across the Atlantic to Canada where it is expected to begin trading on the Great Lakes in November.”
  3. 3.0 3.1 Samuel Hankinson. Algoma Intrepid makes 1st-ever visit to Grand Haven's port, Grand Haven Tribune, 2022-06-01. Retrieved on 2023-12-28. “While most Canadian vessels are built to the maximum dimensions of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Welland Canal locks, the Intrepid is 650 feet, 8 inches long; 78 feet wide; and 44 feet, 9 inches deep. The ship has its pilothouse at the stern and self-unloading equipment at the bow.”