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The SS Alpena (formerly the SS Leon Fraser) is a lake freighter. She was built in 1942 by the Great Lakes Engineering Works in Ecorse, Michigan, to carry iron ore. She was originally owned by the Pittsburgh Steamship Company, a subsidiary of United States Steel.
Apr 30, 2022 · “They want to know, ‘When’s the Alpena coming in?'” Mid-World War II, under the name SS Leon Fraser, the Alpena steamed into the Great Lakes for the first time on Feb. 28, 1942.
Jun 14, 2024 · The SS Alpena was built in 1942 and, at more than 80 years old, it is the oldest active inland freighter sailing the Great Lakes.
The oldest freighter still operating on the Great Lakes launched on this day [June 21] in 1942 as the Leon Fraser and was the longest boat on the Great Lakes at the time. She was shortened in 1991 for a new career as a cement carrier but is still one of the most popular and beautiful boats on the lakes.
- Dennis Debruler
The vessel ALPENA (IMO 5206362, MMSI 366893910) is a Self Discharging Bulk Carrier built in 1942 (82 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of United States (USA). Plans & Prices.
- 5.9 m
- Under way
- 5206362 / 366893910
- 11 hours ago
SS. Alpena - The Oldest Great Lakes Steamer. Downbound from Sarnia to Detroit on March 8, 2021. Built in 1942, she is the oldest active Great Lakes vessel, and still retains her original...
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- Bill Salton
Jun 17, 2024 · The oldest freighter still active on the Great Lakes arrived on the Saginaw River on Friday after departing Detroit on Thursday morning. The SS Alpena is a 519-foot cement carrier built in 1942.
