American Century: built in 1981; 1000 ft. long; Flag: USA
Picture above taken on Friday, December 7, 2007

The Columbia Star has a maximum carrying capacity of 78,850 tons. She is powered by four 20-cylinder General Motors diesel engines totaling 14,240 HP. She also has a 260-foot self-unloading boom on her deck. She is owned and operated by Oglebay-Norton Company of Cleveland, Ohio.
Picture above taken on Friday, December 7, 2007

Picture above taken on Friday, December 7, 2007

Picture above taken on Saturday, July 14, 2007

Picture above taken on Sunday, October 8, 2006

Picture above taken on Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Picture above taken on Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Picture above taken on Tuesday, October 1, 2002

Picture above taken on Saturday, June 8, 2002: approaching the Lift Bridge

Picture above taken on Sunday, October 21, 2001: approaching the Lift Bridge

Picture above taken on Tuesday, August 14, 2001: entering the Duluth harbor

Picture above taken on Tuesday, May 8, 2001

Picture above taken on Wednesday, September 29, 1999

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