Blue Water Passage
by Gales Of November
Title
Blue Water Passage
Artist
Gales Of November
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Roger Blough was built in two parts and was scheduled for a summer 1971 launch. A fire in the engine room delayed that launch and 4 crewmen died from asphyxiation.
She set sail in 1972. The Roger Blough designed to carry taconite and has a unique look. She was laid up from 1981 until 1987 when she again reentered service. She has experienced mishaps along the way including a few collisions and a lost rudder.
Her construction gives her a unique look. Her unloading boom is located in the stern, giving her deck an uncluttered look. With a beam equaling that of the thousand footer at 105 feet, but a length of only 858 feet she has a squat look. This combination gives her a capacity of 43,900 tons of cargo.
Here, the upbound Roger Blough passes under the Blue Water Bridge heading for Lake Huron.
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October 17th, 2014
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Comments (10)
Donna Kennedy
Chris, Congratulations on your sale!...L
Gales Of November replied:
Thank you, Donna. This is the second time I have learned of a sale from your comments.
Marvin Spates
Wow what a fantastic photo Chris!!! I hope you did not get your feet wet from the wake!!! L/F
Aaron Whittemore
Fascinating image, Chris. Incredible perspective, very impressive image. I really enjoyed the history you provided. V/F
Deb Halloran
Wow!!! This image is wonderful, Chris. I agree with Donna as to the size of the ship..the colors of the water are so beautiful. Nicely done. v/l
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