Shipspotting on the St. Clair River (5/10/2024)

1st Ship: Arthur M. Anderson (Brevort, MI - Buffalo, NY)
The Arthur M. Anderson is a Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier/Lake Freighter that is under the flag of the U.S.A.
The Anderson was built in 1952 and is 233 meters long (767 ft.) and has carrying capacity of 25,300 tons.
2nd Ship: Indiana Harbor (Cleveland, OH - Superior, WI)
The Indiana Harbor is a Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier/Lake Freighter that is under the flag of the U.S.A.
The Indiana Harbor was built in 1979 and is 305 meters long (1000 ft.) and has a carrying capacity of 80,900 tons.
3rd Ship: Federal Barents (Sarnia, ON - Newport, United Kingdom)
The Federal Barents is a Bulk Carrier/Saltwater that is under the flag of the Marshall Islands.
The Barents was built in 2015 and is 199 meters long (656 ft.) and has a carrying capacity of 21,950
4th Ship (Tug): Welland (Tug-Assist - Sarnia, ON)
The Welland is a Tugboat that is under the flag of Canada.
The Welland was built in 1954 and is 26 meters long (86 ft.)
5th Ship (Tug): Brinn Courtney/Fathom Innovator & Jezebel (Baltimore, Maryland - Chicago, IL)
The Brinn Courtney is a Tug Boat that is under the flag of the U.S.A.
The Courtney was built in 1966 and is 30 meters long (99 ft.)
Past names: (Jason Smith 1966-1978) - (Marcus Hook Sun 1978-1997) - (Charles Burton 1997-2009) - (Patricia Winslow 2009-2022) - (Brinn Courtney 2022-Present Day)
The Fathom Innovator is a Barge that is under the flag of the U.S.A.
The Innovator was built in 2007? and is ?? meters long (??? ft.)
The Jezebel is a Pusher Tug that is under the flag of the U.S.A.
The Jezebel was built in 1979 and is 14 meters long (48 ft.)
Past names: (Mr. Earl 1979-1995) - (Mr. Derrick 1995-1998) - (Steel Eagle 1998-2005) - (Jezebel 2005-Present Day)
6th Ship: Algonova (Sarnia, ON - Lake Huron Anchorage)
The Algonova is an Oil/Chemical Tanker that is under the flag of Canada.
The Algonova was built in 2008 and is 129 meters long (426 ft.) and has a carrying capacity of 11,453 tons.
Past names: (Eregli 04 2007-2008) - (Algonova 2008-Present Day)
7th Ship: American Century (Superior, WI - St. Clair, MI)
The American Century is a Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier/Lake Freighter that is under the flag of the U.S.A.
The American Century was built in 1981 and is 304 meters long (1,000 ft.) and has a carrying capacity of 80,900 tons.
Past names: (Columbia Star 1981-2006) - (American Century 2006-Present Day)
8th Ship: G. L. Ostrander/Integrity (Detroit, MI - Alpena, MI)
The G. L. Ostrander is a Pusher Tug that is under the flag of the U.S.A.
The Ostrander was built in 1976 and is 42 meters long (140 ft.)
Past names: (Andrew Martin 1976-1990) - (Robert L. Torres 1990-1994) - (Jacklyn M. 1994-2004) - (G.L. Ostrander 2004-Present Day)
The Integrity is a Cement Barge that is under the flag of the U.S.A.
The Integrity was built in 1996 is 140 meters long (460 ft.) and has a carrying capacity of 14,000 tons.
9th Ship: Robert S. Pierson (Meldrum Bay, ON - Windsor, ON)
The Robert S. Pierson is a Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier/Lake Freighter that is under the flag of Canada.
The Pierson was built in 1974 and is 192 meters long (630 ft.) and has a carrying capacity of 19,600 tons.
Past names: (Wolverine 1974-2008) - (Robert S. Pierson 2008-Present Day)
10th Ship: Whitefish Bay (Nanticoke, ON - Thunder Bay, ON)
The Whitefish Bay is a Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier/Lake Freighter that is under the flag of Canada.
The Whitefish Bay was built in 2013 and is 225 meters long (739 ft.) and has a carrying capacity of 34,500 tons.
11th Ship: Algocanada (Sarnia, ON - Lake Huron Anchorage)
The Algocanada is an Oil/Chemical Tanker that is under the flag of Canada.
The Algocanada was built in 2008 and is 129 meters long (426 ft.) and has a carrying capacity of 11,453 tons.
(0:00) Arthur M. Anderson (Salute)
(3:01) Arthur M. Anderson & Indiana Harbor Salutes
(3:23) Indiana Harbor
(6:20) Federal Barents & Welland
(8:00) Brinn Courtney/Fathom Innovator & Jezebel
(11:53) Algonova
(14:23) American Century
(17:10) G. L. Ostrander/Integrity
(19:17) Robert S. Pierson
(21:04) Whitefish Bay
(23:12) Algocanada
(25:15) End Screen

[@BlueWaterRailfan]

Arthur M. Anderson Salute: 0:49 Arthur M. Anderson & Indiana Harbor Salute: 3:02 Also I apologize for the shaky filming for the Algonova, I've actually never filmed a ship without a tripod with my current camera, and it will definitely be the last I attempt it!

[@user-ys3mp4lz6n]

Like 1 Well done!!

[@BlueWaterRailfan]

Thanks!

[@cds957]

What is that line that's dragging behind the barge? @11:02

[@BlueWaterRailfan]

I think it was a buoy, I'm not sure exactly what it was for, but it might have been for stability.