John G. Munson: built in 1952; 768 ft. long; Flag: USA
Picture above taken on Saturday, June 28, 2008

The John G. Munson was built in 1952 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was lengthened 120 feet in the spring of 1976 at the Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wisconsin and is now 768 feet long. She has 22 hatches on her deck that open into 7 cargo holds. Her maximum carrying capacity is 25,900 tons. She has one of the best steam whistles on the Great Lakes.
Picture above taken on Friday, March 30, 2007

Picture above taken on Friday, March 9, 2007

Picture above taken on Saturday, December 16, 2006

Picture above taken on Sunday, March 26, 2006: Passing the Columbia Star on her way out of Duluth

Picture above taken on Sunday, September 4, 2005

Picture above taken on Sunday, September 4, 2005

Picture above taken on Friday, December 24, 2004

Picture above taken on Friday, December 24, 2004

Picture above taken on Sunday, August 24, 2003

Picture above taken on Tuesday, April 23, 2002

Picture above taken on Sunday, March 24, 2002: departs Duluth

Picture above taken on Tuesday, August 28, 2001

Picture above taken on Tuesday, August 28, 2001

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