M/V St. Clair

M/V ST. CLAIR

Name:
The M/V St. Clair is named in honor of the Great Lakes port of St. Clair, Michigan

Construction:
The M/V St. Clair was built by Bay Shipbuilding Corp at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and entered service in May, 1976. The vessel remains the largest hull to be side launched on the Great Lakes.

Equipment:
The M/V St. Clair is powered by three 3500 HP General Motors Electro Motive Division (EMD) diesel engines. The vessel uses a twin conveyor system below its cargo holds to transport cargo to an inclined conveyor belt that elevates the cargo to the deck-mounted boom conveyor. For maneuvering in port the vessel is equipped with 1,000 HP bow and stern thrusters.

Service:
The M/V St. Clair is used for the long-haul transport of iron ore pellets, coal, and limestone on the Great Lakes.

Length, Overall

770'-0"

Beam

92'-0"

Depth

52'-0"

Midsummer Draft (MS)

30'-5/8"

Deadweight Capacity at MS Draft

44,800 Gross Tons

Deadweight Capacity at 27'-6"

39,900 Gross Tons

Unloading Boom Conveyor Length

250'

Maximum Unloading Rate

6,500 Tons/Hour

Number of Cargo Holds

Number of Hatches

Shaft Horsepower

10,500

Year Built

1976

Number of Propellers


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