The 9th Ship Build for ASC! The 10th Thousand Footer on the Great Lakes, Burns Harbor Arrives Duluth

Pictures of the arrival and departure here:
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About this Visit!
The Burns Harbor arrived Duluth May 11, 2024 at 13:19, heading up river to the CN dock to load Iron Ore. They pulled into the CN dock 16:46. and began loading 60,000 LT of ore. They finished loading May 12 at 16:13 heading to the Duluth Entry. Departed Duluth 17:20 at a blistering 3.9 kts heading to the East Hopper at the Indiana Harbor dock
Info from American Steamship:
The M/V Burns Harbor was originally owned by Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Great Lakes Steamship Division. The vessel was named for the firm’s newest fully-integrated steelmaking complex located at Burns Harbor, IN. The vessel came under the ownership of American Steamship Company in 2005.
Construction
Built by the Bay Shipbuilding Corporation at Sturgeon Bay, WI in 1980. The M/V Burns Harbor sailed on its maiden voyage, light from Sturgeon Bay, WI on September 28, 1980 to Superior, WI to load iron ore pellets.
Equipment
The M/V Burns Harbor is powered by four 3500 HP General Motors Electro Motive Division (EMD) diesel engines. The vessel uses a conveyor system below its cargo holds to transport cargo to a "loop conveyor" system that elevates the cargo to the deck-mounted boom conveyor. For maneuvering in port and restricted waterways, the vessel is equipped with 1,500 HP bow and stern thrusters.
Service
The M/V Burns Harbor is primarily used for long-haul transport of iron ore pellets on the Great Lakes.
Length, Overall 1000'-0"
Beam 105'-0"
Depth 56'-0"
Midsummer Draft (MS) 34'- 3/4"
Deadweight Capacity at MS Draft 80,900 Gross Tons
Deadweight Capacity at 27'-6" 62,100 Gross Tons
Unloading Boom Conveyor Length 250'
Maximum Unloading Rate 10,000 Tons/Hour
Number of Cargo Holds 7
Number of Hatches 37
Shaft Horsepower 14,000
Year Built 1980
Number of Propellers 2

[@by-amrcn]

Beautiful day for a ride-along

[@PaulScinocca]

Yes it was!

[@chadrawson5200]

My favorite ASC footer.

[@PaulScinocca]

I remember when it just about only visited BNSF, made it a difficult ship to capture, as well as it never used to salute before Terry became the Captain. It has become one that I try to capture when it comes or leaves!

[@chadrawson5200]

@@PaulScinocca I was hoping to see her when I was up. I love her additional level in the super structure that her sisters don't have.

[@60trickpa]

The burns was talkative :)

[@PaulScinocca]

It sure was!

[@donnhate9081]

Burns Harbor seen this one the other day at Port Huron But it didnt hear the horn.:( much better here thanks Paul..:)

[@gregmctevia5087]

What? No waves and water all over the pier? Looks like summer has finally arrived in Duluth. Beautiful piece.

[@ronsamborski6230]

The water looks calm enough for the kayakers to be out. 👍🏼

[@PaulScinocca]

oh, just wait, the lake will turn on us soon again! 😁

[@gregmctevia5087]

@@PaulScinocca And that's part of her charm. 😉😉

[@SteveMikre44]

I wonder if the Burns Harbor is somehow connected to The Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and Billionaire C. Montgomery Burns? If so, that would be "Excellent"...⚓☢💰

[@PaulScinocca]

Originally made for Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Great Lakes Steamship Division. The vessel was named for the firm’s newest fully-integrated steelmaking complex located at Burns Harbor, IN.

[@chadrawson5200]

I've often thought it would be hilarious to see Monty Burns' face painted on the side of this ship.

[@SteveMikre44]

@@chadrawson5200 Absolutely...😂

[@DavidSquires-iy4uv]

​@PaulScinocca Back in the day, and I remember when the Burns Harbor and Stewart J.Cort were fleetmates for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Great Lakes Steamship Division down here in Detroit. 4:18