The Courtney Burton, A Great Lake Freighter

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Aug 21st 2005, 2:20pm By queenseyes

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Buffalo may not have the shipping industry that it once had, but one can still find the occasional freighter loading and unloading down by the towering grain elevators. The Courtney Burton paid a visit to Buffalo this weekend, and brought with it recollections of the city's bountiful past. The Courtney Burton was built in 1953 at Lorain, Ohio. The ship's original name was the Ernest T. Weir before its owners converted her to a self-unloader in 1981. The S/S Courtney Burton of the Oglebay Norton fleet of Great Lakes bulk carriers is an impressive sight for those interested in paying her a visit. Like Times Beach, the freighter is best observed down by The Pier and Seven Seas Sailing.

Cargo D. Wt. Capacity (G.T.) 21650 ****Horsepower 7000 Max. Unloading Rate (N.T. per hr) 6000 ****Coal Capacity (N.T.) 16000 Boom Length (ft.) 260 ****Overall Length (ft.) 690 Distance-Stem to Boom Rotation Pin (ft.) 531 ****Beam (ft.) 70 Maximum Boom Rotation (deg.) 180 ****Depth (ft.) 37 Maximum Vertical Angle of Boom (deg.) 18 ****No. of Compartments 4 Distance Above Deck (ft.) 76 ****No. of Hatches 19 Approx. Speed (MPH) Light 16 ****Approx. Speed (MPH) Loaded 15

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