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The '''''Whitefish Bay''''' is a self-unloading [[lake freighter]] commissioned by [[Canada Steamship Lines]] in 2013. | The '''''Whitefish Bay''''' is a self-unloading [[lake freighter]] commissioned by [[Canada Steamship Lines]] in 2013. | ||
The vessel is the third of CSL's Trillium Class ships.<ref name=BoatNerdWhitefishBay/><ref> | The vessel is the third of CSL's Trillium Class ships.<ref name=BoatNerdWhitefishBay/><ref name=mprnews2013-07-29/> Her sister ships are the [[Baie Comeau (ship, 2013)|''Baie Comeau'']], [[Baie St. Paul (ship, 2012)|''Baie St. Paul'']] and [[Thunder Bay (ship, 2013)|''Thunder Bay'']]. | ||
CSL asserts that the new vessels will be more efficient than existing vessels, and will leave less pollution.<ref name=MarineLink2012-10-05/> | |||
Comedian [[Rick Mercer]] broadcast a recording of his visit to the ''Whitefish Bay'' as it transited the lowest lock on the [[Welland Canal]].<ref name=greatlakesseawaynews2013-12-10/> | |||
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The Whitefish Bay is a self-unloading lake freighter commissioned by Canada Steamship Lines in 2013. The vessel is the third of CSL's Trillium Class ships.[1][2] Her sister ships are the Baie Comeau, Baie St. Paul and Thunder Bay.
CSL asserts that the new vessels will be more efficient than existing vessels, and will leave less pollution.[3]
Comedian Rick Mercer broadcast a recording of his visit to the Whitefish Bay as it transited the lowest lock on the Welland Canal.[4]
References
- ↑ Ted Wilush. Great Lakes Fleet Page Vessel Feature - Whitefish Bay (2), boatnerd. Retrieved on 2014-07-17. “The Trillium Class vessels were designed by the Canadian firm Cooke Naval Architect Consultants Inc. to be CSL’s newest generation of state-of-the-art bulk carriers focusing on maximum fuel efficiency, minimal environmental impact and providing overall operational efficiency while meeting evolving needs of customers on the Great Lakes. The naming scheme for these four vessels follows in the footsteps of CSL’s famous ‘Bay Class’ straight deckers launched in the 1960’s.”
- ↑ Dan Kraker. 'Whitefish Bay,' first ship of new fleet, arrives in Duluth, MPRNews, 2013-07-29. Retrieved on 2014-07-17.
- ↑ CSL’s Trillium Class Sails for Great Lakes, Marine Link, 2012-10-05. Retrieved on 2013-07-02. ““The Baie St. Paul and her sister vessels represent the beginning of a new era for CSL and for bulk shipping in the Great Lakes,” said Louis Martel, President of Canada Steamship Lines. “Employing leading edge technological innovation, the Trillium Class ships will set new standards in operational and energy efficiency, reliability, and environmental protection. For customers, this cements CSL’s standing as an industry leader and further positions the company to continue to meet their evolving needs.””
- ↑ Rick Mercer. The CBC's Rick Mercer Takes CSL's Whitefish Bay Through the Welland Canal, Great Lakes Seaway News, 2013-12-10.