James R Barker arrived in Duluth 11/09/2024

With a powerful Master Salute, the James R Barker blasted its way into Duluth this afternoon to load iron ore pellets.

"Barkers Baritone" James R Barker arrived in Duluth 07/13/2024

James R Barker arrived in Duluth with a Master Salute to an amazed crowd.

"Wake-Up Duluth" James R Barker arrived in Duluth 07/05/2024

With a loud Master Salute, the James R Barker rattled the windows in Duluth for a perfect morning alarm clock. The Barker will load iron ore pellets.

"Midnight Salute" James R Barker arrived in Duluth 06/21/2024

James R Barker arrived in Duluth overnight to load iron ore pellets.

"The Bark is Back" James R Barker arrived in Duluth 06/14/2024

James R Barker arrived in Duluth this morning to load iron ore pellets.

"Call of the North" James R Barker departed Duluth 5/15/2024

James R Barker departed Duluth this afternoon with enough coal to power a city the size of Duluth for six months.

"Morning Alarm Clock" James R Barker arrived in Duluth 05/15/2024

James R Barker arrived in Duluth this morning, with a familiar wake up call at 4AM.

"Sunrise Turn" James R Barker arrived in Silver Bay 05/08/2024

The James R Barker arrived in Silver Bay this morning to load iron ore pellets just in time to catch the sunrise.

"City Lights" James R Barker departed Duluth 01/03/2024

James R Barker departed Duluth last evening against a backdrop of city lights. The Barker was loaded with iron ore pellets.

"Barker's Blast James R Barker departed Duluth 12/27/2023

James R Barker departed Duluth this evening loaded with iron ore pellets an greeted the canal visitors with a loud Master Salute.

"Barker's Return" James R Barker departed Duluth 12/18/2023

James R Barker departed Duluth this evening loaded with iron ore pellets. The Barker had been in for maintenance that lasted several weeks.

"Barkers Bark" James R Barker arrived in Duluth 11/24/2023

James R Barker arrived in Duluth this morning with it's famous Captains Salute. The Barker will be getting some port services.

James R Barker departed Duluth 07/25/2023

"Hazy Arrival" James R Barker arrived in Duluth 07/24/2023

With a light haze of smoke from wildfires in Canada, the James R Barker arrived in Duluth to load iron ore pellets.

"The Turn" James R Barker arrived in Silver Bay 07/16/2023

James R Barker arrived in Silver Bay making a sweeping 20 degree turn to back into North Shore Mining.

"Shiver Me Timbers" James R Barker arrived in town - 06/18/2023

With it's famous Captains Salute, the James R Barker raised a ruckus as she arrive in Duluth to load iron ore pellets.

"Master Salute" James R Barker Departed Duluth 06/12/2023

The James R Barker departed Duluth this evening with it notorious salute to the joy of many boat watchers.

"Morning Boats" Hon James L Oberstar, James R Barker, & Algoma Discover...

Hon James L Oberstar, James R Barker, & Algoma Discovery motored through the Duluth Shipping Canal this morning.

Inset images by: Jeff Doty - https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.doty.71 David Schauer - https://www.facebook.com/david.schauer.37

"Big Bad Barker arrived in Duluth, 05/20/2023

With a bellowing horn, the James R Barker made its arrival know with a Master Salute to the delight of a large crowd on a warm and sunny afternoon in Duluth.

" Boats in Review" Duluth 05/15/2023

Car Ferry Bayfield, Tug Candace Elise, American Mariner, James R Barker Sailboats, Fishing boats, Saltie UAL Fortitude made their way through the Duluth shipping Canal on a busy day.