20 Below Zero! Now thats COLD! The Paul R Tregurtha sailing through the sea smoke Jan 01, 2022

They were the last ship to arrive Duluth in 2021, also the topic of my yesterdays video. I opted to post this one since it was a extraordinary morning in Duluth! Sorry for the 2 in a row Queen videos. Believe it or not, it is quite fun to catch these ships in this weather! It really brings out the dedicated people when it gets this cold. I am quite happy this season we are actually getting Ice and frozen ships!
I was quite surprised they were actually departing! Generally in these cold temperatures, things at the docks break! In fact, after they had departed I did catch the Barker calling off the tugs for tonight, they stated the dock conveyor is broken and they cannot load tonight. The Barker was the next vessel to load at SMET.
The Queen is loaded with Western Coal, heading to St Clair to deliver. I believe they have 1 more visit this season.
I snuck in a few more photos in this video, it was too hard to choose what to post and what not to.

Info on the PRT, from Wikipedia:

The reigning "Queen of the Lakes" title holder as the longest vessel on the Great Lakes at 1,013' 06" (308.92m) was constructed in two sections. With her keel being laid July 12, 1979; the bow and part of the cargo section was built at American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH and towed upon completion to American Ship Building Co., Lorain, OH where it was mated with the stern portion as hull # 909 and formally launched February 4, 1981. The vessel was christened April 25, 1981 as the William J. DeLancey for Interlake Steamship Co., Richfield, OH. The large self-unloader was built for Interlake's customer Republic Steel and was named in honor of its Chairman. Mr. DeLancey was in attendance and participated in the launching of his namesake.

The large self-unloading bulk carrier is powered by 2 Colt-Pielstick model 16PC2-3V-400 V-16 cylinder, four stroke, single acting diesel engines each rated at 8,560 b.h.p. built by Fairbanks Morse Engine Div., Colt Industries, Beloit, WI. Burning intermediate grade 280 fuel, power is directed through a Falk single reduction gear box to twin 17' 06" (5.33m) diameter controllable pitch propellers giving the vessel a rated service speed of 15.5 m.p.h. She is equipped with a 1,500 h.p. bow thruster. Equipped with 36 hatches servicing 5 holds; the vessel is capable of carrying 68,000 long tons (69,092 mt) of iron ore at a mid-summer draft of 30' 01" (9.17m) or a cubic capacity for 71,250 net tons of coal (equivalent of 63,616 long tons by comparison). Her Stephens-Adamson design loop belt elevator system feeds a stern mounted 260' (79.25m) discharge boom that can be swung 100 degrees to port or starboard and is capable of unloading at a rate of 10,000 tons (10,161 mt) of ore per hour or 6,000 net tons of coal per hour. The self-unloader displaces 14,497 tons (14,730 mt) lightweight.
This large self-unloader has held the "Queen of the Lakes" title longer than any other lake boat. Only the steamer Carl D. Bradley which held the "Queen of the Lakes" title from April 9, 1927 through until June 28, 1949; a period of just over 22 years, has come close to the reigning "Queen's" tenure.

The William J. DeLancey departed Lorain, OH on her maiden voyage May 10, 1981 sailing in ballast to Silver Bay, MN loading 55,944 tons (56,843 mt) of iron ore pellets for a return trip back to Lorain, arriving back on May 16, 1981. Throughout the early and mid 1980's, the William J. DeLancey regularly established cargo records. On October 19, 1981; a Great Lakes record 62,212 tons (63,211 mt) of iron ore was loaded at Escanaba, MI. Then, on July 30, 1982; 62,701 tons (63,708 mt) of iron ore was loaded at Escanaba for Indiana Harbor; only to follow up with a 63,007 ton (64,019 tonne) load on August 7, 1982 also from Escanaba to Indiana Harbor. This particular load was due to an increased 2.5" (6.35cm) draft allowance. The William J. DeLancey's first 71 cargoes totaled 4,151,398 tons (4,218,086 mt); averaging 58,450 tons (59,389 mt) per load. These cargoes were usually from Silver Bay to Lorain (less draft) and Escanaba to Indiana Harbor. On July 20, 1983; the vessel broke the Lorain port record delivering 61,846 tons (61,846 mt) of iron ore pellets from Escanaba. She then established a lower lakes record by loading 50,239 net tons of coal from Ashtabula to Consumers Power, becoming the largest cargo loaded on the lower Great Lakes. Of a more recent note, this vessel is recorded to have carried the most cargo through the Soo Locks during the 2001 navigation season: 3,004,957 net tons.
Ship Particulars
Length 1,013' 06" (308.92m)
Beam 105' 00" (32.00m)
Depth 56' 00" (17.07m)
Midsummer Draft 30' 01" (9.17m)
Unloading Boom Conveyor Length 260' (79.25m)
Capacity 68,000 tons
Engine Power 17,120 bhp diesel
Previous Names
William J. DeLancey 1981 - 1990
Paul R. Tregurtha 1990 - Today

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