Really wanted to see the unique-looking saltwater ship with the forward pilothouse of MAXIMA. Hopefully our paths will cross during daylight hours.
Three more ships to be seen today, managed to catch 'em all.
Lots of glare and summer haze...
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| Glassy calm water, even in the shipping channel |
First ship I caught was the 2009-built tanker LAGERTHA, downbound in the early morning.
Internationally, there are a dozen vessels named "LAGERTHA". This particular ship is registered under the flag of Malta. Apparently "Lagertha" is a legendary viking shield-maiden.
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| LEGERTHA, downbound |
The ALGOMA STRONGFIELD caught me by surprise, so I didn't quite get the shot I wanted.
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| ALGOMA STRONGFIELD, downbound |
Next up would be CSL LAURENTIEN (ex LOUIS R. DESMARAIS)
The last time one of these "rebuilt" CSL ships lumbered by, I could hear the "chug" of the engine from 5km away... Today the LAURENTIEN was audible from a much shorter distance, probably because of the wind going in the opposite direction.
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| The 1977-built CSL LAURENTIEN upbound |
It's always a nice sight to see a vessel from 1977.
Ships from that era are becoming few and far between.
Happened to catch a train on the drive home...
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| One person's graffiti is another person's art |
Ever-fascinated with brightly colored things that move.