The Cedarglen was built in 1959 in West Germany as the Ems Ore. She was built to carry iron ore from Venezuela to Europe. She was purchased by a Canadian company in 1976 to carry iron ore from Labrador to Hamilton, Ontario. The Patterson shipping company in Thunder Bay bought her in 1988. She carried grain and iron ore for them before the Patterson fleet was sold off in 2002 and she became the Cedarglen. She was an occasional visitor to the Twin … [Read more...] about Built in West Germany in 1959, Cedarglen is still going strong
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Cedarglen makes some noise
Listen to the Cedarglen blow her whistle on July 19, 2014 The Cedarglen came into port on Saturday, July 19, 2014 and blew her whistle to the delight of all but two visitors, seen above. After that she went over to the CN dock to load sinter, which is, according to Wikipedia, “Sinter plants agglomerate iron ore fines (dust) with other fine materials at high temperature, to create a product that can be used in a … [Read more...] about Cedarglen makes some noise
Cedarglen cheered by Duluth boatwatchers
The Cedarglen, built in West Germany in 1959 as an ocean going ore carrier, arrived in Duluth on August 18, 2011 to load iron ore pellets. Being a sunny day in August, there were a lot of people at the Duluth ship canal to greet her (above). … [Read more...] about Cedarglen cheered by Duluth boatwatchers
Cedarglen bound for CN dock
The Cedarglen came into port last night around 6:30 (above). It then went up the Duluth harbor and turned under the Blatnik Bridge, moving up the St. Louis River to the CN dock in West Duluth where it will load taconite, possibly departing early this morning. The Mesabi Miner is due sometime this morning. It will have to wait for the Paul R. Tregurtha to finish loading coal at Midwest Energy Resources. The Tregurtha waited a good part of Tuesday … [Read more...] about Cedarglen bound for CN dock
Cedarglen departing Duluth harbor
The Cedarglen will be here today to load taconite. It was built in West Germany in 1959 as an ocean going ore carrier and often carried ore between Venezuela and Europe. In 1976, it was purchased by a Canadian firm to carry iron ore between Labrador and Hamilton, Ontario. Now owned by Canada Steamship Lines, it visits the Twin Ports a couple times a year. Today is the first trip this season. Last year, it loaded taconite on both trips, the years … [Read more...] about Cedarglen departing Duluth harbor
Cedarglen German built
The Cedarglen was built in West Germany in 1959 as an ocean going ore carrier. It often carried ore between Venezuela and Europe. In 1976, it was purchased by a Canadian firm to carry iron ore between Labrador and Hamilton, Ontario. It usually carries grain cargos now. Photo taken June 16, 2004. *submitted to the Duluth News Tribune for publication on 06-15-2005 … [Read more...] about Cedarglen German built
Cedarglen built in Germany
The Cedarglen was built in West Germany in 1959 as an ocean going ore carrier. It often carried ore between Venezuela and Europe. In 1976, it was purchased by a Canadian firm to carry iron ore between Labrador and Hamilton, Ontario. She usually carries grain cargos now. Photo taken June 16, 2004. *submitted to the Duluth News Tribune for publication on 09-22-2004 … [Read more...] about Cedarglen built in Germany
Cedarglen passes North Pier Light
The Cedarglen was built in West Germany in 1959 as an ocean going ore carrier. She carried ore between Venezuela and Europe. In 1976, she was purchased by a Canadian firm to carry iron ore between Labrador and Hamilton, Ontario. She usually carries grain cargos now. *submitted to the Duluth News Tribune for publication on 06-15-2004 … [Read more...] about Cedarglen passes North Pier Light