The One Minute Salute! The James R Barker showing off for the crowd! Duluth Arrival #8
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2022
- 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 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
The Barker bite.. see her often and Indiana Harbor for unloading for 7 Blast Furnace.. BEAST
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Winner of the Duluth Master Blaster Award!!!
😂 hands down winner!
Couldn’t have said it any better.
this ship NEVER disappoints
As long as the regular captain is on, you are correct.
The James R Barker always puts on a great show for the fans...📯📣
They sure do!🎆
Best "Master salute" I've heard yet! 🥰🤗
They really know how to give us the salute!
Captain Newland is the best, and he loves to let everyone hear how great the Barkers horn is, Bravo !!
She wanted to make sure she was heard 😆 Love it! 💕
And she was successful!
What a symphony! And the echo too. James R. Barker always puts on a great show.
They time the echoes to the next salute I hear.
@@PaulScinocca That makes sense. There's a skill to blowing the Barker's horn so it doesn't become a mess of noise.
Wow, you feel it too!! The sky looks as though fall has arrived all ready. Beautiful 👍👍👍👍
It was a very late summer arrival in Duluth this year.
That was a treat.
It's always appreciated when they salute like that for us!
This is Hull 905 the first ship I help build at Am Ship Lorain Ohio.
Awesome!
I'm glad I live so far away. I know I would spend way too much time there looking at the ships! Thank you Paul for the next best thing!
Always good to hear the Barker!
I agree 👍
Wow - what an awesome boat!
It is a very popular ship for the Duluth visitors!
Thanks Paul for sharing the arrival of the awesome James Barker 👍👍👏👏☺️
My pleasure! glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful evening!!
Yes it was!
Absolutely EXCELLENT!!! I love that horn!!!
Me too!
The Best!! 😍
Indeed!
Nice one
Thanks!
That is complete and utter insanity. But I like it.
LOL, indeed it is! As do I!
Wow the Barker sure rattled them,. Love that captain,🤗
I’ll bet you FEEL that horn go through you when the captain lights it up! Sounds great on my stereo, I couldn’t imagine what it’s like in person.
Love that horn on the Barker !
Its a good one for sure!
Everyone,love's the James R. Barker's Salutes. LOUD and CLEAR SALUTES!
At least the people coming to see it!
Much appreciated big girl!!! Your the best!!!
I do agree.
The Barker Horn sounds close to the Horn that Celebrity Solstice has! There's a video taken at Canada Place , in Vancouver in 2017! Have been on the Solstice twice! Would love to be on another trip with her!
Nice!
I have seen quite a few big boats on our many visits to Duluth but never the JR Barker. She's definitely on my bucket list. Love that horn!
Bum luck! She's a frequent visitor , you must be just a day or 2 out of "sync" with their schedule.
Always appreciate the Barker’s salutes! Love hearing her fans make some noise too - it’s like a rock star has come to town! I wonder if the crew feels like celebrities when they come into Duluth; I rather hope they do! Thank you for another wonderful video.
We heard it in South Carolina! 🤪
Wow! ❤
It makes its statement with vigor!
Best horn on the Great Lakes, in my opinion. Thanx for the video.
You bet
Now thats a horn!!!! Barker never disappoints!!!!
When the Captain's on vacation, the salutes change....
If I was the James R Barker I’d do that too!
I pretty much get the chills waiting for her to do her salutes. She is amazing to see and hear. Keep up the good job of videotaping her.
Thanks! I will try!
Love the James R. Barker and the Barker salute. You really picked up the rumble of those big engines too as she passed under the bridge. Thanks. Great catch.
Many thanks!
Well that’s pretty impressive. Leave it to the Barker to never disappoint her fans 😀😀. I remember seeing a video that the Barker does the Master salute with duel horns but does any of the other freighters use duel horns for the Master salute? Just wondering. Great video as always Paul❤❤.
Many others do, just not to this level. A few are: Block, Speer, gott,
@@PaulScinocca thanks for the information Paul.😀😀😀
My only visit to Duluth, on the first day, we were fortunate enough to see and hear the Barker come in. Not as long as this, but a full 45 seconds. Wow.
The Barker is always a fun one to experience in person! I'm happy for you that you caught them!
2:06
Meep meep
BoBWAAAAAAAAAA
I'd love to put those horns on my vehicle. GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!
🤣 those would get someone's attention!
What type of horns does she have?
Salute so long Algoma built a new boat and already scrapped it by the time it was over 🤣
🤣 Now thats hilarious! and also could be true!
Hope to catch her this weekend 🤞🤞 Great video of the Barker, also did you hear the #1 back online and will be in Superior on Sunday
As of now she's still hunkered down at Sturgeon Bay. Lets see if she can appear during daylight hours..
@@PaulScinocca Lets hope for that, I justed looked and the Cort will be coming on Tuesday
If I hadn't seen the video, I would have thought I was sleeping next to my ex-girlfriend! Thanks for the video paul! Three long Too Short from Green bay!
Glad you enjoyed it, 3L-2S back to you!
That was a drop the mic salute.
🤣 LOL, I guess it was!
Thanks for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS
Thanks for watching!
Horniest ship around
indeed it is!!