Title

The bulk freighter "CANADA MARQUIS" approaching the flight locks of the fourth Welland Canal at Thorold, 1984.

Date

1984

Creator

Akkerman, Anton (Tony)

Provenance

From the personal collection of Andrew Porteus

Extent

39.4 cm x 31.8 cm

Is Part Of

Private Ownership

Welland Canal Historical Print Series

Description

"CANADA MARQUIS," a bulk freighter built in 1983 in Glasgow, Scotland for Misener Transportation of St. Catharines, Ontario, has a cargo capacity of about 25,000 tons. The huge carrier, entering Lock 4, is 730 feet long and squared off at the stern to maximize the amount of ship that can fit into the 80-foot by 800-foot long locks. In fact, the canal is officially named the Welland Ship Canal because it can handle ocean-going ships. The surge tank in the background is part of the St. Lawrence Seaway Welland Canal hydro generating station.

en-CA Signed by the artist

Type

Still Image

Medium

Colour print

Subject

Welland Ship Canal

Ships

Hydro Electric Power

Thorold (Ont.)

Location

Canada - Ontario

Identifier

http://www.nflibrary.ca/nfplindex/show.asp?b=1&ref=oo&id=247426

Rights

MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF ANTON AKKERMANN

Date Created

2005-09-14

Date Modified

2006-08-21