The One Minute Salute! The James R Barker showing off for the crowd! Duluth Arrival #8

Timed it again just to know just how long the Salute is! "live" timer displays the event!
Their 8th visit to the Twin Ports this season
Arrived to load iron ore for the 5th time this season
They pulled into the Piers 6/22/2022 21:13:00
Docked at CN 22:12:00
Departed CN after loading the Ore 6/23/2022 19:22:00
After spending a total of 21.2 hours at the dock


Year Built: 1976
Builder: American Shipbuilding Co., Lorain, OH
Laid Down: October 14, 1974
Launch Date: May 29, 1976
Construction
The James R. Barker was constructed as a self-unloading bulk carrier for the Interlake Steamship Company. She was the third 1,000-Footer built, and was the first built entirely on the Great Lakes. She was built under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 at a cost of $40 Million.
The Barker‘s hull was constructed at American Shipbuilding’s Lorain yard while her deck house was constructed at their South Chicago yard, being transported to Lorain on the deck of the George D. Goble.
The Barker was the first of four similar sister ships constructed by American Shipbuilding, the others being the Mesabi Miner, George A. Stinson [American Spirit, 2004;], and the William J. DeLancey [Paul R. Tregurtha, 1990;].
Her self-unloading equipment consists of a triple hold belt system leading to an aft loop-belt system to a 250′ deck-mounted boom.
Modifications
New Propeller Blades, 2000.
Diesel Exhaust Scrubbers installed, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 2016.
General Stats
Length Overall: 1004′

Length Between Perpendiculars: 990’06”

Breadth: 105′

Depth: 50′

Loaded Draft: 29’01”

Capacity: 63,300 Tons

Vessel Type: Loop Belt Self-Unloader

Self-Unloading Boom Length: Aft-Mounted; 250′

Number of Cargo Holds: 7 [Hatch-Hold Arrangement: 5-5-5-5-5-5-6]

Number of Hatches: 36 [Dimensions: 65’x11′]

Primary Operations: Ore, Coal Trades

Propellers: 2 Controllable Pitch Propellers

Rudders: 2

Engineering Equipment
Original
ENGINE
Engine Type: Diesel Engines

Engine Manufacturer: Pielstick, Beloit, WI

Engine Model: 16PC2V-400

Number of Engines: 2

Rated HP: 16,000 BHP

History
Lineage
James R. Barker – 1976-1987

Owner: Interlake Steamship Co., Cleveland, OH [Pickands-Mather Co.]

Operator: Interlake Steamship Co.

Flag: United States

Home Port: Wilmington, DE

James R. Barker – 1987-Present

Owner: Interlake Steamship Co., Middleburg Heights, OH

Operator: Interlake Steamship Co.

Flag: United States

Home Port: Wilmington, DE

Her Story
On November 19, 1973, officials at Pickands Mather, then parent company of Interlake Steamship Company, announced a contract with the American Shipbuilding Company to build two 1,000′ ships at a cost of $75 Million. These two ships, the James R. Barker and Mesabi Miner, would be the first 1,000-Footers built entirely on the Great Lakes. The concept drawings for the ships initially portrayed them as having forward pilothouses, but the design was revised later on. The new ships were also equipped with C-Loop belt style self-unloading systems with a three-belt cargo hold arrangement, to help maximize cargo space for low density cargoes like coal while remaining efficient in the iron ore trade. The ships were also equipped with an elevator and air-conditioned cabins, and boasted luxurious guest quarters.
The keel for the James R. Barker was laid on October 14, 1974 at American Shipbuilding’s Lorain, Ohio yard. Meanwhile, the cabins for the Barker and Mesabi Miner were constructed at American’s South Chicago yard, being transported to Lorain in pieces on the deck of the George D. Goble. The James R. Barker was float launched on May 29, 1976, being christened at Cleveland on August 7, and entering service later that day.

In 1987, Interlake Steamship Company was purchased from their parent company by James R. Barker, who thus became chairman of the board, remaining in that position today.

The James R. Barker was outfitted with special diesel exhaust scrubbers as part of Interlake’s fleet improvement program. The work was completed by Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in early 2016.
The James R. Barker continues to be an active member of the Interlake Steamship fleet, serving the iron ore and coal trades.

Compiled By Brendan Falkowski

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