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Steel Great Lakes bulk freighter. Built at Lorain OH by American Ship Building Co., Hull 866. Keel laid Nov 1, 1948; launched June 28, 1949. Longest vessel on the Great Lakes (until Joseph H. Thompson of 1952 – superseded Fraser class of 1942) 678’ LOA, 660’ LBP, 70’ beam, 37’ depth.
Apr 18, 2023 · The Wilfred Sykes set many cargo records in early seasons on the Great Lakes, loading her first record cargo on November 7, 1950, with 19,120 tons of ore at Superior, Wisconsin. Other record cargoes included 21,223 tons of iron ore loaded at Superior, Wisconsin, on August 27, 1952.
Self Discharging Bulk Carrier, IMO 5389554. The current position of WILFRED SYKES is at Great Lakes reported 11 mins ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to INDIANA HARBOR, IN, and expected to arrive there on Jun 30, 02:00 .
Dec 29, 2014 · Status: The Wilfred Sykes is one of the last of the classic old freighters still plying the Great Lakes. It spends much of its time on Lake Michigan in the stone trade, but it also carries...
Vessel WILFRED SYKES is a Self Discharging Bulk Carrier, Registered in USA. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of WILFRED SYKES including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 5389554, MMSI 367082220, Call sign WC5932.
Feb 29, 2024 · The Wilfred Sykes had the honor of being Queen of the Lakes – the largest vessel on the Great Lakes – from 1949 through 1952. In a major upgrade, the vessel was converted to a self-unloader at the Fraser Yard in Superior, Wisconsin in 1974-75.
Built by American Shipbuilding Co., Lorain, OH in 1949 for Inland Steel Co., the streamlined bulk freighter Wilfred Sykes was the first new American-built Great Lakes vessel constructed after World War II. At the time of her launch, she was the largest vessel on the Great Lakes.
WILFRED SYKES Year of Build: 1949 Official Number: 259193 Construction and Ownership Built at: Lorain, Ohio Vessel Type: Bulk Freighter Hull Materials: Steel Hull Number: 866 Builder Name: American Shipbuilding Co. Original Owner: Inland Steel Co Power Propulsion: Screw Engine Type: Steam turbine # Cylinders: 2 # Boilers: 2 water tube ...
Nov 30, 2015 · On Sunday, Nov. 29, the "Mighty" Wilfred Sykes backed her way out of the Grand River into Lake Michigan after delivering cargo from Indiana Harbor to Grand Haven. The Sykes, a frequent...
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