James R. Barker

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M/V James R. Barker - Interlake Steamship

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James R. Barker Reels

The BARKER BARK! A salute from the 1,004’ James R. Barker, upbound on the St. Marys River, at Mission Point. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, July 31, 2025.

BEST Ship Horn on the Great Lakes! 1004’ Great Lakes freighter, James R. Barker (Interlake Steamship Company), passing under the International Blue Water Bridge with a load of coal for the DTE power plant in St. Clair, Michigan. December 28, 2024.

1,004’ James R. Barker (Interlake Steamship Company) passing under the Blue Water Bridge bathed in the low sun. July 21, 2025.

James R. Barker Videos

The UNDISPUTED Best Horn on the Great Lakes! James R Barker

1004' Great Lakes freighter, James R. Barker (Interlake Steamship Company), all lit up with nighttime navigation lights, while passing by Marysville, Michigan in the dark. The massive ship just crossed Lake Huron and is heading down bound on the St. Clair River, with a load of coal for the DTE power plant in St. Clair, Michigan. December 28, 2024.

1004' Great Lakes freighter, James R. Barker (Interlake Steamship Company), passing under the International Blue Water Bridges, connecting Port Huron, Michigan, USA to Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The massive ship is coming off of Lake Huron and proceeding down bound on the St. Clair River, with a load of coal for the DTE power plant in St. Clair, Michigan. December 28, 2024.

Huge Freighter Displays a Beautiful Array of Lights as Darkness Falls

Tour Boat Horn vs HUGE Lake Freighter James R. Barker!

The best ship horn on the Great Lakes! 1,004' James R. Barker (Interlake Steamship Company) answers a salute from Bide-A-Wee (Original Soo Locks Boat Tours), on the St. Marys River, as she slowly approaches the Soo Locks. July 31, 2025.

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