>>1038452>What it that bridge looking thing towards the bow of the ship? Is is a ramp for loading ro-ro cargo?Cargo unloading boom. Uses conveyors to unload the cargo instead of cranes or other shore side unloading rigs
>>1038476>Honestly how do you let a freshwater lake freighter get that bad?The worn sides are mostly from rubbing up against the lock walls in the Soo locks, and due to the restricted shipping season the companies let vessel maintenance take a back seat to cargo ops. On the lakes it's rare for you to go more than a day or so before making your next dock.
