On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:42:19 -0800, Lew Hodgett wrote:


"Richard Casady" wrote:

Last time I checked there were 29 lakers that were too big to get
out
of the lakes. As for the steel mills the big bulk carriers also haul
coal and stone. There is a market for the coal and stone where there are
no steel mills although the steel mills do use both.

The 1,000 ft one are strictly ore boats, which were only a wet dream until
the Eisenhower locks were built at the "Sue" in the late 50s.

it's spelled the "Soo" and the 1000 footers weren't built until the 60's.
I think the "Cort" was the first...

The Canadians haul most of the stone and coal using old (small) boats
purchased from US fleets.

Can't think of anyplace along Ontario or St Lawrence that has a use for
either stone or coal.

Hamilton, ON...home of Stelco or is it now Dofasco? making _lots_ of
steel...they use a little coal there ;-)

Alcoa at Massinas/p might use some coal.

hmmm...Aluminum requires _HUGE_ quantities of electricity, plants are
usually built right next to generating facilities...I hope they aren't
burning coal to produce the electricity for aluminum smelting!!?!