By Chris Winters

A Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadet accumulates sea time “in the window” of the Interlake Steamship’s 1000-foot M/V James R. Barker, upbound on Lake Superior, July 2018.

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The JAMES R. BARKER was built in 1976 at Lorain, Ohio, by the American Ship Building Co. for Pickands Mather & Co. as a self-unloader.  She measures 990.0 x 105.2 x 47.7.

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Chris Winters is a Trustee of the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society, a well-known author and has been a photojournalist for over 25 years.  He and his cameras have enjoyed a privileged glimpse into the lives of merchant mariners aboard some of the Great Lakes best-known and best-loved vessels. Chris is sharing some of his great photos with us in this series Long Ships Passing.