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Assiginack to scuttle S. S. Norisle dream

September 6, 2023

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norisle-refit-1 — The Norisle underwent a refit in December 2008. Hopes of the ship sailing again, or serving some other useful purpose, have finally been dashed with the council decision to scrap the aged vessel. Expositor file photo

Nearly 50-year landmark on Manitowaning waterfront will be broken up for scrap MANITOWANING—At long last, the fate of the S.S. Norisle has been sealed. At a meeting last week, citing concerns with the aged ship’s condition, Assiginack council has agreed that the vessel will be removed from its harbour for recycling. “I think the price […]

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Tom Sasvari https://www.manitoulin.com

Tom Sasvari serves as the West Manitoulin news editor for The Expositor. Mr. Sasvari is a graduate of North Bay’s Canadore College School of Journalism and has been employed on Manitoulin Island, at the Manitoulin West Recorder, and now the Manitoulin Expositor, for more than a quarter-century. Mr. Sasvari is also an active community volunteer. His office is in Gore Bay.