Built by Canadian Vickers Ltd., Montreal, PQ, the Quebecois was launched in 1963 for Papachristidis Co. Ltd. of Montreal, PQ. The Algoma Quebecois was one of only a few vessels that could claim the distinction of retaining her original launched name. The vessel was equipped with a bow thruster and powered by a Canadian General Electric Type MD70 steam turbine engine rated at 9,896 horsepower at 103 r.p.m. The traditionally styled Seaway straight-decker had 20 hatches feeding into 5 holds. She could carry 25,600 tons at maximum Seaway draft of 26 feet and was capable of carrying 27,800 tons at her maximum mid-summer draft of 27 feet 8 inches.

The Algoma Quebecois was towed to Marine Recycling Corporation on November 21, 2013. After all hazardous and salvageable materials were removed, the ship was dismantled, and the materials recycled.

Work on the Algoma Quebecois began in March 2014 and was completed December 2014.

Marine Recycling Corporation – 3A Lake Road, Port Colborne, Ontario