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Originally Posted by mrnyc
i see its named also named barker. the james barker built in lorain was the first 1000'er. the interlake corporate family.
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the "James R. Barker" was built in 1976 and was actually the 2nd proper 1,000 footer on the lakes after the "Stewart J. Cort" (1972), and the 3rd if you include the "Presque Isle" ITB (1972), which when mated together, is also 1,000' long.
however, the "James R. Barker" was the first 1,000 footer to be built
entirely on the great lakes. both the "Stewart J. Cort" and the "Presque Isle" ITB had sections built down on the gulf coast that were then brought up to the lakes via the seaway for final assembly.
But yes, the new freighter under construction in sturgeon bay will carry Interlake's "Barker" family name. i believe that "Mark W. Barker" refers to James R's grandson. there's also the "Kaye E. Barker", named after James R's wife.