Source: St. Lawrence Seaway Authority.

First Ship to Cross the St. Lambert Lock, April 1959

The Seaway was finally opened for navigation in 1959. This photo represents the first ship to cross the St. Lambert Lock in April 1959, the Frontenac icebreaker.

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