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Bruce McKay | profile | all galleries >> Galleries >> Empire Sandy tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Empire Sandy

The Empire Sandy is Canada's largest sailship. Launched in England in 1943, she served as a salvage tug in WWII. From the 1950s to the 1970s she operated as a logging tug on Lake Superior, named the Chris M. Converted to a 3 mast schooner in 1985, the Empire Sandy is now a tour ship on Lake Ontario, and docks at Spadina Quay in Toronto Harbour. More information can be found at www.empiresandy.com.

The Chris M was named after our Grandfather, Chris Michels, so there is a real sense of family pride in her storied history.
Daytime
:: Daytime :: 		Sunset
:: Sunset :: 		Night
:: Night :: 		Up Close
:: Up Close ::
Below Deck
:: Below Deck :: 		Chris M
Chris M

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robert taylor 10-Apr-2007 05:08
hello to all, i worked on the tug chris m as a oiler-fireman starting july 1957 to aug 1963, summers and in the great lakes paper mill winters. i started at age 17 and enjoyed my stay on her. our chief engineer was tommy gay and the master was john kruppa of fort william ont. was pleasantly surprised to find your site. thanks , an old hand, bob
Paul 02-Mar-2007 17:51
Hi
Next time your around let me know and I'll take you aboard. Let me know your internet address and I'll send you a pic of the Chris M
Regards
Paul
PS I work on the Empire Sandy
The Baileys 08-Dec-2005 12:14
Wonderful pictures Bruce. Hope to see the Empire Sandy for ouselves one day.
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