Steamer EDWARD L. RYERSON in the Welland Canal

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Uploaded by on Jan 1, 2008

On May 24, 2007 the classic steamer EDWARD L. RYERSON made her first-ever trip through the Welland Canal, laden with taconite pellets for Quebec City, PQ. I was there and caught this historic trip on video.

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  • Magnificent vessel.

    Could someone let me know what taconite pellets are?

    Thanks for posting.

  • @SteffanLlwyd Taconite pellets are made of iron ore, which is used in the steel-making process.

  • Probably saw you. Were with your father and from out of town?? I remember someone there filming with his dad.

  • Yes, that was probably me.

  • Last October I rushed out to the Canal (from NH) to see the Ryerson, and missed it! It had gone to Valleyfield instead of doing a straight run from Quebec. Your video is almost as good as being there! Thanks.

  • Thank you!

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  • This sure is a sweet video, I remember this day like it was yesterday, I had just thrown off the lines at the dock and we were heading into the canal. I was onboard as watchman during this trip!

  • I remember seeing the Ryerson earlier this year for the first time ever, laid up at Fraser Shipyards in Superior Wisconsin along with the Adam E Cornelius and the American Victory, wish I could have seen her doing what she was built to do rather than laid up, but still an amazing sight regardless.

  • I don't know if enough people realise what an immense cultural and historic treasure this is. And sadly I may never have the honour of working on one of them, or any trading steamship for that matter.

  • What a magnificent boat.God Bless her and all who sail on her.

  • That is one of my favorite ships on the canal...I love it's art-deco design...the only one I like better is the Cuyahoga

  • Awesome video!!!

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