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NTO, SATURDAY, MAY I, 1943. WL Tankers predominate on to-day's i 1 port list, which is not as lengthy as : it has been at times. The oceangoing tanker George Whitlock is entered from Sarnia and cleared to return. She is under charter to Imperial Oil, an American under special permit to operate coastwise in Canadian waters. Cedarbranch is in from Toledo with a return tag and so is Britamoco. Collier is in from Toledo on her first Toronto trip of the season and cleared for Ashtabula. Northumberland is chalked up for one return trip to-day and two to-morrow. SLIDING DOWN THE WAYS is H.M.S. Parret, new frigate, largest type of fighting ship ever to be launched in Canada, at shipyards of Canadian Vickers, Ltd. She was christened by Mrs. Desmond A. Clarke, wife of the Director-General of Shipbuilding in Canada. Late Canal Opening Cornwall, May 1.—Transport Department officials here announced yesterday that the Ontario-St. Lawrence canals opened at midnight Thursday night, the latest date for several years. In 1942 the canal opened April 15, in 1941 April 17, and in 1940 April 24. Harbour Is Opened Midland, May 3.—Navigation in Midland harbour was officially opened yesterday morning by the arrival of the freighter Algorail at the Tiffin elevator. The Algorail brought a load of grain from Fort William. She was in charge of Captain Baker, who will receive the traditional hat. No difficulty was experienced with ice on the trip down. Another Ship Launched An Eastern Canadian Port, May 4.—(CP)—Another 10,000-ton cargo ship was added to Canada's merchant marine here yesterday when the Elk Island slid down the ways in a launching ceremony. ' Steamer Destroyed Sorel, Que., May 10.—(CP)—The 197-ton Canadian Government steamer Vercheres was destroyed at her dock Sunday by fire that originated in the galley. New Ore Carrier Detroit, May 10.—(AP)—A new ore carrier, the Frank Purnell, was launched Saturday at the Great Lakes Engineering Works in River Rouge. The new freighter, more than 600 feet long, will become part of the Interlake Steamship Company fleet, transporting war materials on the Great Lakes. Another Cargo Ship Slides Down Ways An Eastern Canadian Port, May 11. — (CP) — Another 10,000-ton cargo ship to be added to Canada's growing merchant navy, slipped off the ways in a colourful launching ceremony here yesterday. Rev. Sylvio Cloutier^ blessing the new ss. Fort Norfolk, said it was up to workers and combatants alike to "co-operate for the victory, that is at hand. God grant success to our efforts." K. Freighter Launched An Eastern Canadian Port, May 3.—(CP>—Another 10,000-ton cargo ship, christened the Park River-view, was launched during the week-end. The freighter is the second of her class to be launched i J e in 15 days. ^•¦" Blind Woman Launches Ship at Port Arthur Port Arthur, Ont., May 4. — (BUP) — A new Algerine escort vessel was launched at this lakehead centre at noon yesterday by Mrs. Pat Morrissey, 64, sightless wife of a pipefitter in the local | shipyards. She was invited to christen the ship after the Port Arlhur war finance committee learned that she had purchased Victory bonds with $900 saved up for an operation to I regain her sight, lost in an accident j six years ago. Built by Negroes Chester, Pa., May 11.—(AP)— The Marine Eagle, first United States ship built completely by negroes, was launched here yesterday. The Eagle was built for the maritime commission in a yard manned entirely by; negroes, Midland, May 4 (Staff Special)—One of the traditions of the lake meant life to the 16 members of the S.S. Arlington when she foundered in Wednesday's storm, it was revealed here yesterday, when they were brought into port by the rescue ship Collingwood. Another of the traditions, it is still believed by many here, meant death to her master—Captain Fred Burke— who went down with his ship. _._,-, l^nf VT i.r ~~«~..l r* .1