Historic Christening of the First New U.S.-flagged Great Lakes Bulk Carrier in Nearly 40 years
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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"This American-made vessel is not only a veritable Great Lakes success story, it is a Cleveland ship, through and through," says Chairman James R. Barker.
Key Points:
- "This American-made vessel is not only a veritable Great Lakes success story, it is a Cleveland ship, through and through," says Chairman James R. Barker.
- Referred to by many as the First Lady of Great Lakes shipping, Congresswoman Kaptur is the longest serving woman in congressional history.
- Great Lakes shipping, which supports nearly 150,000 jobs and represents $35 billion in economic impact, is the most efficient and environmentally responsible form of transportation.
- ABOUT THE M/V MARK W. BARKER: The new River-Class, self-unloading bulk carrier is believed to be the first ship for U.S. Great Lakes service built on the Great Lakes since 1983.