Ship in the soo locks?

[Guest]

The ship that you saw may have been getting ready to load a grain cargo in Thunder Bay or in Duluth thus, it had its hatches open to air out the cargo hold. Many salties will do this prior to loading a grain cargo.

You are correct. The ship was the Richelieu and she was heading for Thunder Bay to load grain.

[chaz]

thank you

[standuffer]

I saw this ship today and its obviously a salty but can anyone tell me when the middle hatches are open? Thanks

I would assume that those hatches would be opened when cargo is loaded or unloaded or as above when the hold is drying.

[Richard]

The ship that you saw may have been getting ready to load a grain cargo in Thunder Bay or in Duluth thus, it had its hatches open to air out the cargo hold. Many salties will do this prior to loading a grain cargo.

[chaz]

I saw this ship today and its obviously a salty but can anyone tell me when the middle hatches are open? Thanks