06 September 2014
Algoma Equinox, downbound, from Lock 4 East (Twin Flight Lock) - Thorold
Again, there is a thunderstorm brewing...
This vessel is the maximum size allowed in the Welland Canal:
Length 225.55m - 740'
Width: 23.770m - 78'
Depth: 14.700m - 48' 3"
It is amazing to see one of these huge boats inch its way out of a lock.
The boat comes straight out of the lock and it is so big that it doesn't begin to turn until it is completely out of the lock.
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| Algoma Equinox lowering in Lock 4 East. Merwedegracht is in Lock 4 West. Peter R. Cresswell is in Lock 6 West (barely visible). The Canadian National Railway Bridge 6 is up. |
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| Algoma Equinox in Lock 4 East, gates are now open. Merwedegracht is now in Lock 5 West. Peter R. Cresswell is out of Lock 6 West and no longer visible. |
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| Algoma Equinox coming straight out of Lock 4 East, Merwedegracht is still in Lock 5 West, now fully raised. |
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| Algoma Equinox out of the lock and beginning to turn |
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| Algoma Equinox passing under the Glendale Ave Bridge (Bridge 5) heading for Lock 3 in St Catharines. |
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| Algoma Equinox bridge with the Twin Flight Locks behind her. |
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| Algoma Equinox heading to Lock 3. |
Website: Algoma Equinox
Website: Algoma Equinox Class Vessels
Built: 2013
Flag: CANADA
Home port: ST.CATHARINES
Website: Merwedegracht
Type: General Cargo
Built: 2011
Flag: NETHERLANDS
Home port: AMSTERDAM
Website: Boatnerd - Peter R. Cresswell
Type: Self Discharging Bulk Carrier
Built: 1982
Flag: CANADA
Home port: ST.CATHARINES
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