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Under tow in Montreal on Nov. 2, 1996. In June 1993, heavily damaged by fire in Italy. Later, bought by McKeil Marine and towed across the Atlantic Ocean to Halifax by JOAN SALTON. From there, towed to Hamilton, Ont. by two McKeil tugs. Resold to US interests and towed down the Seaway. Rebuilt and renamed NORFOLK. Resold again to Lafarge Cement of Sturgeon Bay, WI. Towed back to the Lakes in 2005 and re-named SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN by the new owners and used as a pusher tug. Photo René Beauchamp
767 grt., 230 net 45.65 m., (149.77 ft.) 1976 by Mangone Shipbuilding Co. at Houston, TX (120) ex Margarita-83, Tender Panther-79, Musketeer Fury-78
Former name(s):
- Norfolk (Until 2005 Dec 06)
- Vortice (Until 1999 Jul)
- Tender Panther (Until 1979)
- Musketeer Fury (Until 1978)
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