The 2011 shipping season is coming to an end. No longer are we saying 'days' until the last ship of the year, but rather 'hours' now as we wait to wave goodbye until spring.
Last week the channel markers were removed from the river in the Islands region and many ships began to sign off and head for winter layup.
As of this morning, no ships currently remain on a downbound course for the Islands. However, four vessels are making their way upbound and heading for Hamilton. Everlast will be the first through the region this afternoon, followed by Canadian (Algoma) Transport later in the day. John D. Leitch and Algoma Provider are both east of Montreal today. Leitch will likely reach CIP 2 in the late afternoon and Provider will arrive in the evening. Both ships will make their way through the Islands on Wednesday night.
In addition, tug Evans McKeil remains docked in Kingston with a damaged barge. Its load was due into Oswego, but alternative ways of delivery are being arranged. The tug will take its barge to Hamilton for drydocking once cleared to depart.
Photo - John D Leitch on the St. Lawrence River (1000 Islands Images)
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