James R. Barker: built in 1976; 1004 ft. long; Flag: USA
Picture above taken on Sunday, April 27, 2008

Built in 1976 at Lorain Ohio, the James R. Barker was the 3rd 1000-footer to sail the Great Lakes and the first one to be built entirely on the Great Lakes. She took her maiden voyage to Taconite Harbor on August 8, 1976. She has 36 hatches that open into 7 cargo holds. Above the deck she has a 250-foot self unloader that allows her to discharge her own cargo.
Picture above taken on Sunday, March 30, 2008

Picture above taken on Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Picture above taken on Tuesday, March 27, 2007

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Picture above taken on Saturday, July 27, 2002: departing Duluth

Picture above taken on Saturday, July 27, 2002: departing Duluth

Picture above taken on Friday, November 16, 2001

Picture above taken on Friday, November 16, 2001

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