Algoville/2002



Great Lakes Fleet Page Vessel Feature -- Algoville

By George Wharton

Launched in 1967 as the Senneville, this straight deck bulk carrier was built by Saint John Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Saint John, NB for Mohawk Navigation Co. Ltd. In 1969; the Senneville, with her fleet mates Golden Hind and Silver Isle, were placed under Misener Shipping Ltd. management. Misener took over everything from booking cargoes to accounting and maintenance. The Senneville made history on March 28, 1973 when she became the first vessel to pass through the new Welland by-pass of the Welland Canal. Pioneer Shipping Ltd. acquired the Senneville and Silver Isle in 1980. Her colour scheme of a red/orange hull, yellow forecastle, and white cabin made her and her fleet mates easily identified. Algoma Central Corp. of Sault Ste. Marie, ON acquired the Senneville in 1994 renaming her Algoville at that time.

The Algoville continues to sail for Algoma Central under charter to Seaway Bulk Carriers (partnership of Algoma Central and Upper Lakes Group) with her principle cargoes continuing to be in the grain/iron ore trades. As such, she is subject to lay-ups due to the fluctuations of the grain industry.

The Algoville is diesel powered and is equipped with a bow thruster. Her 18 hatches feed into 6 holds where she can carry 27100 tons at maximum Seaway draft of 26 feet. She is capable of carrying 31250 tons at her maximum mid-summer draft of 28 feet 11 inches.

A vessel with an excellent safety record, it is hoped that the Algoville will continue to have many more safe and productive navigation seasons.

Overall dimensions

Length: 730'00"

Beam: 78'00"

Depth: 39'08"

Capacity (tons): 31,250