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Scrappings continue as new vessels arrive from overseas Last season saw a number of familiar lakers sold for scrap, with more to follow in 2014. The 107-year-old steamer St. Marys Challenger, which holds a special place in the hearts of boatwatchers, was converted to a barge and will now be pushed by a tug. Canadian operators took delivery of four new vessels in 2013, with others following this year. The next few pages make note of those vessels we lost, as well as those we welcomed St. Marys Challenger, fall 2013, at Grand Haven, Mich. (Jeff Mast) Co a :