This Great Lakes self unloading bulk carrier was built in two sections as hull #717 by Bay Shipbuilding and Dry Dock co., Sturgeon Bay, WI. The keel for the 660’ bow section was laid on October 6, 1976 and was launched April 28, 1977. The completed “super carrier” was launched June 6, 1978 as the Lewis Wilson Foy for her new owners Bethlehem Steel Corp., Great Lakes Steamship Division, Cleveland, OH. Of note, the vessel was originally slated to be named Burns Harbor but was changed before/during construction.
Attacked By The Pride Of Baltimore.
In Duluth Harbor.
On Lake Superior.
Port Huron, MI.
As The Oglebay Norton, Arriving Duluth.