Feeling the effects from the day before...
Chilled to the bone with an itchy nose - But I was also itching to get back on the water.
Got to see three ships, all of which were new to me.
Was a bit late leaving by 15 minutes... Which actually worked out to my favor.
Ready to hit the water, when in the dark, the lights of the FEDERAL BARENTS could be seen traveling down river.
Perfect
timing to prepare for her arrival. Even though the sun wasn't up yet, I
still got to appreciate the magic and mystery of a "nighttime" vessel.
Lots of sea smoke - increasing to the point of islands disappearing.
Low wind to start, switching to the east, back to the northeast.
Apparently, ALGONORTH was anchored at Wilson Hill...
Destined for upriver, missed the ship, was hoping to catch it.
Must have just missed it. Would have been in the dark anyway.
When FEDERAL BARENTS appeared, it was still dark.
Just the green lights on her forward mast and superstructure were visible.
Fortunately, as she approached, there was just enough light to capture her silhouette, as well as a few other details.
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| 2015-built FEDERAL BARENTS downbound for Quebec. |
Some great shots for my collection today, but somehow these are my favorites...
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Seagull makes a "V" above the first crane
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FEDERAL BARENTS disappears into the sea smoke as the gulls take to the sky.
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Next vessel was the downbound SCOT LEIPZIG en route to New Orleans (anticipated
arrival Nov 7). The unusual apparatus on either side of the cabin area appears to be the exhaust system...
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| 2004-built
chemical tanker SCOT LEIPZIG |
Flagged out of Valetta, Malta. Managed by Scot Tanker Isletmeciligi located in Instanbul, Turkey.
No colors, but I absolutely love it.
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Had to wait for the ship to turn the right way before attempting to capture the vessel in her true colors.
Was
unsure what to think of the red equipment on either side of the cabin
area - Looking at photos of her fleetmates, I believe it's the exhaust
system.
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Could
tell right away that the 2005-built FEDERAL KATSURA had a slightly
different profile than other FedNav vessels (sistership to FEDERAL
SAKURA).
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| FEDERAL KATSURA upbound for Duluth, Superior |
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What's with the huge windows underneath the bridge?
Those be the Captains' quarters, methinks...
I still like the look of the ship, but hope to do more research...
Only three ships on the day.
All were interesting and unique, so I'll take it as a win.
End of the day, wind picked up from the east.
