In 2011, after a period of lay-up, Kathryn Spirit was sold for scrapping at Beauharnois, Quebec (Canada), but due to environmental pollution, resold to Mexico for scrap.
In 2012, the tug Craig Trans, built in 1944, was hired to tow her to Mexico, but was detained due to safety deficiencies and poor living conditions
By May 2013 there were further delays in the departure of Kathryn Spirit, due to water ingress, lack of survey for the voyage and other environmental concerns, and a fear that lower water levels might prevent her departure until 2014.
In January 2016 the condition of the ship, unmoved, had deteriorated to a serious extent and a committee made up of federal and provincial representatives suggested that the ship be broken up without moving the ship.
In January 2018, work started in Beauharnois, and was ongoing until the vessel caught fire and burned for several hours. |
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