Tug outbound.
Next to tug is dredger Canadian Argosy, a construction barge/dredger operated by McNally Construction Inc.
www.mcnallycorp.com

The tug was built in 1964 by Russel Brothers as the CHURCHILL RIVER for the Hudson's Bay Company. In 1997 she was sold to Beaver Marine of Halifax which was acquired the following year by McNally International of Hamilton, ON.
In 1999 she was renamed MISTER JOE. The tug was repowered during a refit in 2002. Tug currently based in Halifax.
Hull No. 1222
HP 750 BHP
Length 61'
Breadth 19'
Source: Great Lakes Tugs & Workboats

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The VM/S 87 was built by Collingwood Shipyard. In 1958 the barge (scow) was originally named S.L.S. 87 for the first owners, the St. Lawrence Seaway.
VM/S stands for Voie Maritime-St. Laurent.
McNally acquired the barge in 2010.
Source: Tug facts by Mac Mackay