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'''[[M/V Paul R. Tregurtha]]''' is a [[Great Lakes]]-based [[ |
'''[[M/V Paul R. Tregurtha]]''' is a [[Great Lakes]]-based [[bulk carrier]] [[Lake freighter|freighter]]. The current ''Queen of the Lakes,'' she is the largest ship operating on the [[Great Lakes]] complex. |
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The [[Interlake Steamship Company]] was given a contract by its customer [[Republic Steel]] to transport [[iron ore]]. Built to the maximum scale of the |
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ship was built by the [[American Ship Building Company]] for the ., Toledo, OH |
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The reigning “Queen of the Lakes” title holder as the longest vessel on the Great Lakes at 1,013’ 06” (308.91m) was constructed in two sections. With her keel being laid July 12, 1979; the bow and part of the cargo section was built at American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH and towed upon completion to American Ship Building Co., Lorain, OH where it was mated with the stern portion as hull # 909 and formally launched February 4, 1981. The vessel was christened April 25, 1981 as the William J. De Lancey for Interlake Steamship Co., Richfield, OH. The large self-unloader was built for Interlake's customer Republic Steel and was named in honor of its Chairman. Mr. De Lancey was in attendance and participated in the launching of his namesake. |
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Revision as of 18:20, 8 August 2010
M/V Paul R. Tregurtha is a Great Lakes-based bulk carrier freighter. The current Queen of the Lakes, she is the largest ship operating on the Great Lakes complex.
Construction
The Interlake Steamship Company was given a contract by its customer Republic Steel to transport iron ore. Built to the maximum scale of the
ship was built by the American Ship Building Company for the ., Toledo, OH
The reigning “Queen of the Lakes” title holder as the longest vessel on the Great Lakes at 1,013’ 06” (308.91m) was constructed in two sections. With her keel being laid July 12, 1979; the bow and part of the cargo section was built at American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH and towed upon completion to American Ship Building Co., Lorain, OH where it was mated with the stern portion as hull # 909 and formally launched February 4, 1981. The vessel was christened April 25, 1981 as the William J. De Lancey for Interlake Steamship Co., Richfield, OH. The large self-unloader was built for Interlake's customer Republic Steel and was named in honor of its Chairman. Mr. De Lancey was in attendance and participated in the launching of his namesake.