The downbound ATLANTIC HURON prepares to execute a rare 180 degree turn to line herself up with the dock upriver to deliver a payload of road salt.It's amazing how wide the St. Lawrence Seaway channel is in some places, especially near the Wilson Hill anchorage.
The vessel was able to pull a slow, wide turn... Nothing dramatic like the dropping of the anchor chain, careening of the ship as the back end swings wildly around ...
Wasn't sure if there would be time to pull off this maneuver with the upbound vessel PAUL A. DESGAGNES approaching.
Even on Highway H2O, someone can decide to pull a U-turn right in front of you. The nerve!
The ATLANTIC HURON, now facing west with her bow pointing upriver. The vessel slowly drifts backwards with the current as the smaller DESGAGNES ship overakes her.
The western-most anchorage buoy XC is visible in the middle of the shot.
An unusual sight on the shipping channel, with three vessels now heading upbound....
With the purple sky and pretty snow, there's no place else I'd rather be than at the River.
The western-most anchorage buoy XC is visible in the middle of the shot.
With the purple sky and pretty snow, there's no place else I'd rather be than at the River.