See the CSL Niagara pass through Port Colborne - An Aerial view

Watch the impressive CSL Niagara, a classic Canadian self-discharging bulk carrier, as she makes her way through the Welland Canal at Port Colborne, Ontario, heading northbound toward Lake Ontario. Built in 1972 and converted to a self-unloader in 1998, the MV CSL Niagara measures approximately 225.5 meters (740 feet) long with a beam of 23.76 meters (78 feet). As one of Canada Steamship Lines' versatile Great Lakes lakers, she can carry up to around 40,000 cubic meters of cargo like grain, coal, or aggregates, efficiently unloading with her own conveyor system. The Welland Canal is an engineering marvel that bypasses the mighty Niagara Falls, connecting Lake Erie (at Port Colborne) to Lake Ontario (at Port Weller). Spanning about 43 km (27 miles) with 8 locks, it lifts or lowers ships a total of 99.5 meters (326 feet) in elevation. This northbound passage takes the CSL Niagara through the southern section of the canal, including the guard lock at Port Colborne, as part of the vital St. Lawrence Seaway system that moves millions of tonnes of cargo each year. Captured in stunning detail—enjoy the slow, powerful transit, sounds of the engines and water, and close-up views of this hardworking laker navigating the tight confines of the canal. If you love Great Lakes shipping, laker traffic, or maritime engineering, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more ship passages, Welland Canal live views, and St. Lawrence Seaway content! Thank you for watching! If you like this video and would like to be notified of new content please consider subscribing to my channel.. Have a great day!