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Here’s the index to the previous posts in this series.

Self-unloaders are not unheard of in the sixth boro;  in fact, some of my favorite vessels like here, here, and here . . . I’ve followed them.  Here’s a link to the Oldendorff site showing how the self-unloaders work.    Rt Hon Paul E. Martin is named for this politician from our neighbors to the north.

Traveling through those same waters . . . MSC Monica.

A few days before the Martin, Ultra Colonsay was replenishing the pile at Atlantic Salt.

Other vessels calling in the sixth boro recently include Vladimir,

Sypress escorted by Marie J. Turecamo, 

Atlantic Compass passing by Joyce D. Brown, leaving an ominous sky to the west

and finally Torino.  This photo was taken by regular contributor John “Jed” Jedrlinic, who–in addition to being a great raconteur, took

a photo of this ne’er do weel.

Besides the two photos by Jed, all photos were taken by Will Van Dorp.

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Kodiak . . . is ex-Vane and Allied.

Hunting Creek is Maryland-built for Vane.

Charles A has carried at least four previous names.

Specialist, I believe the oldest in the set today,  . . . has low sleek lines for an almost 60-year-old vessel.

When this Pegasus came into the sixth boro, she lacked the upper wheelhouse.

Atlantic Salvor has for some years–since this one left–been the largest tugboat in the sixth boro.  Rivaling Atlantic Salvor a few years back was the rescue tug turned super yacht called Lone Ranger.

And finally, for today, it’s Eric McAllister passes Ultra Colonsay, discharging salt over at Atlantic Salt.

All photos over the last few days by Will Van Dorp.