John Sherwin

[torgy1962]

I oftened wondered why the Sherwin stayed in Superior for so long, when Interlake owns the Detour dock?

[Guest]

The work already done was completed before the economy took a dive. She was in the midst of repowering and conversion and when business declined, the yard just closed everything up and she was placed back storage. Personally I don't think you will ever see here used again as a powered freighter, but a barge similar to Pathfinder is always a possibility.

[bhale849]

I'm pretty sure Interlake plans to make use of her (as a diesel-powered ship). They have already removed the turbines, reduction gear, and boilers. I doubt they would do this, and then spend the work and money to put her in lay-up at Detour, if they didn't plan on using her once the economy strengthens enough to require extra capacity.

[guest]

the john sherwin is in longterm lay up status. She could be brought
back into service as a self unloader vessel.

[mckeesons]

will we ever see the john sherwin sail again?