Boatnerd Discussion Forum

Tony McKay, Vigilant I and deadship HMCS Fraser passed under the 1000 Islands Bridge at 1735 Thursday. Moving quite slowly, with the tow noticeably fishtailing and the tugs working to keep her in line.

Maritime Trader coming up very slowly about 1.5 miles behind, presumably waiting for her chance to overtake and pass in the open waters above Bartlett Point (Clayton, NY).

No image or info on Seaway site. Assuming arrival at CIP Cape Vincent about 2100 this evening, no overnight stop and a long crossing of the Lake (normally about 12 hours), my guess is that the tow will be at Port Weller piers in early evening Friday.

Photos will post shortly.

What is the projected day the Fraser will arrive in the Welland Canal?

Guest wrote:

Southdown wrote:IMS Port Colborne.

Port Maitland was what the pilot on board the Tony Mackay told the Seaway at C I P 2, also Tony Mackay's Destination says the same, The Vigilant 1 says Port Colborne, thats where she will break off, if she goes that far.

I spoke to a crewman on the Tony Mackay via phone this morning. They are bound for IMS in Port Colborne. Port Maitland no longer scraps ships.

The ub tow passed cardinal at 1130 am this morning. Lots of rust showing on starboard side.

Southdown wrote:IMS Port Colborne.

Port Maitland was what the pilot on board the Tony Mackay told the Seaway at C I P 2, also Tony Mackay's Destination says the same, The Vigilant 1 says Port Colborne, thats where she will break off, if she goes that far.

Leo wrote:Any idea when she'll be in the vicinity of Eisenhower Lock?

For some reason she's not showing up on the Seaway's online map. The Eisenhower Lock vessel arrival tape says 4:40AM. Is she on track so far to arrive on time?

Hoping to see her although it's going to be less then ideal to get pictures.

Leo, she is in your area at this moment, presently at Eisenhower lock.

Anyone know when the Mackay towing the Fraser will be in the Welland Channel?

Any idea when she'll be in the vicinity of Eisenhower Lock?

For some reason she's not showing up on the Seaway's online map. The Eisenhower Lock vessel arrival tape says 4:40AM. Is she on track so far to arrive on time?

Hoping to see her although it's going to be less then ideal to get pictures.

Thw tow of the ex Canadian DDH destroyer Fraser is underway once more, as of noon the trio were at the St Lambert lower wall waiting for a turn back. Final destination is Port Maitland according to the pilot's report to the Seaway at Beauharnois, Quebec.

Leo wrote:Thanks so much for all the updates oldseadog.

You are welcome Leo, I hope when she goes by your place it will during daylight hours. for now she is still at sec 50 Port of Montreal.

Leo wrote:Hoping to get some pictures of this retired destroyer as it comes through the Seaway. Does anyone know it's current location?

Any guesses on an approximate time when it's going to arrive in the Seaway?

Thanks
-Leo

The tow of the ex DDH HMCS Fraser 233, has been delayed due to engine problems on the Tony Mackay, there was an indication she was suppose to leave last night at 2100 according to the Montreal Harbor pilot on board, that did not materialise and the trio is still at sec 50 Port of Montreal. I am keeping an eye on happenings. I will report as soon as they are mobile once more.
K

Barry wrote:Tow has returned to Montreal with engine problems - no etd for resumption

The tow did not get past Montreal Tony Mackay and combo docked at sec 50 on her way to the Seaway. The group is still there at this time.

IMS Port Colborne.

When the tow left Halifax, the pilot on board the tug gave Port Maitland as the destination.
No gaurantee that this was correct, but it was the destination entered in to the reporting system.

Tow has returned to Montreal with engine problems - no etd for resumption

The news story had Fraser listed as heading to Port Maitland for scrap, is that correct, or will she head to IMS in Port Colborne?

Thanks so much for all the updates oldseadog.

The Tony MacKay retired destroyer Fraser, along with Vigilant 1 are secured at sec 50 Port of Montreal waiting for the eaway Inspector who happens to be in Trois Riviers, Quebec at the moment but will board the tow at 1930hrs for an inspection. I will let you know when the tow continues.

Prently the tow is going by Sorel should arrive at the Seaway around 1500 hrs, according to the athorities

Here are times the Tony Mackay and her tow the ex Canadian destroyer DDH "Fraser"
Due tonight at Les Escoumin 2310hrs

Due at Quebec City at 1500hrs Sunday,

Due at Trois Rivieres at 0200hrs Monday

she should arrive in Montreal around 1100hrs Monday.