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ALGOMA STRONGFIELD - IMO 9613953

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Photographer:
shoreToShip [ View profile ]
Captured:
Apr 23, 2024
Location:
Quebec, Canada
Photo Category:
Great Lakes Bulkers
Added:
Apr 24, 2024
Views:
28
Image Resolution:
4,000 x 2,666

Description:

Destination: Baie-Comeau, Canada
Previous port of call: Montreal, Canada

The Citadelle of Québec in the background
https://www.lacitadelle.qc.ca/en/the-citadelle/its-history.html
THE FORTRESS OF OLD QUÉBEC
The Citadelle of Québec is the largest British fortress in North America. It is an integral part of the Québec fortifications and is located on Cape Diamond, the city's highest point.

The Citadelle was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980 and is part of the Historic District of Old Québec, which was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1985.

A HISTORIC TREASURE
Having narrowly repelled the American invasion of Canada during the War of 1812, the British decided to re-examine their defensive strategy. Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond and Governor-in-Chief of British North America, was given the task and drew up plans to build and improve defensive works at strategic locations.

Lieutenant-Colonel Elias Walker Durnford of the British Army was entrusted with building the Citadelle of Québec. His star fort shape is based on designs by French engineer Sébastien Le Prestre Vauban. Construction spanned from 1820 to 1850, and the Citadelle is today an integral part of the fortifications of Québec.

Its first occupants were British troops, followed by the Royal Canadian Artillery. It remains an active garrison and since 1920 is home to the Royal 22e Régiment, the Canadian Forces' sole French-language regular force infantry regiment.

Vessel
particulars

Current name:
ALGOMA STRONGFIELD
Current flag:
Canada
Home port:
St. Catharines
Vessel Type:
Bulk Carrier
Gross tonnage:
24,451 tons
Summer DWT:
39,069 tons
Length:
225.55 m
Beam:
23.8 m
Draught:
9.5 m

AIS Position
of this ship

Last known position:
48°12’9.51” N, 69°30’0.33” W
Status:
Speed, course (heading):
11.5kts, 31.7° (36°)
Destination:
 - Location:
Sorel
 - Arrival:
21st May 2024 / 02:00:28 UTC
Last update:
1 day ago
Source:
AIS (ShipXplorer)

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Shipping - 1 photos

Great Lakes Bulkers - 90 photos

Bulkers including more than one ship - 2 photos

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(13)

Marc Piché

27 photos

Marc Boucher

14 photos

rburdick27

3 photos

rarcand

1 photos

jack2

2 photos

Jim Winsor

11 photos

Igor Dilo

4 photos

jean-michel

1 photos

shoreToShip

8 photos