Algoma Compass delivering winter road salt to Duluth Minnesota with a long and "hard luck" history

The M/V Algoma ComThe M/V Algoma Compass is a self-discharging bulk carrier with a long and "hard luck" history on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Built in 1973, the vessel has had several names and has been involved in a number of incidents throughout its service.

Summary
Algoma Compass is a 680-foot long self-unloading bulk carrier, meaning it is equipped with its own boom to discharge cargo without the need for shore-side equipment. It has a cargo capacity of approximately 29,200 tons and carries bulk cargoes such as iron ore pellets, salt, and grain. The vessel is powered by two General Motors EMD diesel engines and is equipped with bow and stern thrusters for maneuverability. It is currently owned and operated by Algoma Central Corporation of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

History and Notable Events
1973-1989: Roger M. Kyes

The ship was built in 1973 by the American Shipbuilding Company in Toledo, Ohio, and was originally named Roger M. Kyes for the American Steamship Company. It was the first ship constructed in Toledo since 1959.

The vessel quickly gained a reputation as a "hard luck" ship, experiencing a number of incidents.

1976: Struck the bottom in Buffalo, New York, tearing holes in its hull.

1978: Lost power on Lake St. Clair and required tugboat assistance.

1983: Its radio mast hit a bridge while sailing up the Rouge River.

1983: Ran aground in the Detroit River, requiring the assistance of ten tugboats to be freed.

1989-2018: Adam E. Cornelius

The ship was renamed Adam E. Cornelius in honor of one of the co-founders of the American Steamship Company.

1994: Ran aground near the Soo Locks in the St. Mary River.

1996 & 1997: Suffered ice damage while operating on the Great Lakes. The 1997 incident was so severe that the U.S. Coast Guard had to escort the ship for fear of it sinking.

2015: The vessel was laid up in Huron, Ohio, due to its age and low demand for shipping at the time.

2018-Present: Algoma Compass

In late 2017, Algoma Central Corporation purchased the vessel along with three others from American Steamship.

The ship returned to service in 2018 under its current name, Algoma Compass.

2022: Had a collision with a bridge abutment wall along the Welland Canal, a testament to its continued "interesting" history.

Despite its numerous incidents and long career, the Algoma Compass continues to sail, serving as a vital part of the Great Lakes shipping industry.pass is a self-discharging bulk carrier with a long and "hard luck" history on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Built in 1973, the vessel has had several names and has been involved in a number of incidents throughout its service.

Summary
Algoma Compass is a 680-foot long self-unloading bulk carrier, meaning it is equipped with its own boom to discharge cargo without the need for shore-side equipment. It has a cargo capacity of approximately 29,200 tons and carries bulk cargoes such as iron ore pellets, salt, and grain. The vessel is powered by two General Motors EMD diesel engines and is equipped with bow and stern thrusters for maneuverability. It is currently owned and operated by Algoma Central Corporation of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

History and Notable Events
1973-1989: Roger M. Kyes

The ship was built in 1973 by the American Shipbuilding Company in Toledo, Ohio, and was originally named Roger M. Kyes for the American Steamship Company. It was the first ship constructed in Toledo since 1959.

The vessel quickly gained a reputation as a "hard luck" ship, experiencing a number of incidents.

1976: Struck the bottom in Buffalo, New York, tearing holes in its hull.

1978: Lost power on Lake St. Clair and required tugboat assistance.

1983: Its radio mast hit a bridge while sailing up the Rouge River.

1983: Ran aground in the Detroit River, requiring the assistance of ten tugboats to be freed.

1989-2018: Adam E. Cornelius

The ship was renamed Adam E. Cornelius in honor of one of the co-founders of the American Steamship Company.

1994: Ran aground near the Soo Locks in the St. Mary River.

1996 & 1997: Suffered ice damage while operating on the Great Lakes. The 1997 incident was so severe that the U.S. Coast Guard had to escort the ship for fear of it sinking.

2015: The vessel was laid up in Huron, Ohio, due to its age and low demand for shipping at the time.

2018-Present: Algoma Compass

In late 2017, Algoma Central Corporation purchased the vessel along with three others from American Steamship.

The ship returned to service in 2018 under its current name, Algoma Compass.

2022: Had a collision with a bridge abutment wall along the Welland Canal, a testament to its continued "interesting" history.

Despite its numerous incidents and long career, the Algoma Compass continues to sail, serving as a vital part of the Great Lakes shipping industry.
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