We own, operate and manage a versatile fleet of nine selfunloading vessels that range in carrying capacity from 24,800 to 68,000 gross tons, and have a total trip capacity of 390,300 gross tons. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the interlake steamship company is an american freight ship company that operates a fleet on the great lakes in north america. Shipping on this product may take longer than usual due to demand. Oconnor is vice president of marketing and marine traffic at the interlake steamship company, the largest privately held shipping company on the great lakes. Jan 04, 2021 interlake holding company has completed its acquisition of two vessels formerly owned by michiganbased companies operating on the great lakes. The firm was founded in 19 when a consortium of firms bought out the seventeen vessels of the gilchrist company, which had gone into receivership. The purchased vessels are the 1952built vehicle and passenger ferry badger pictured, formerly owned by lake michigan car ferry company, and the articulated tug barge atb unit undaunted pere. She is the current queen of the lakes, an unofficial but widelyrecognized title given to the longest vessel active on the great lakes. Like our sister company, interlake logistics solutions, the home of fellow u. Aug 15, 2019 measuring 639 feet in length 78 feet w, 45 feet h, 28,000 dwt, the ship will transport raw materials to support manufacturing throughout the great lakes region. Sep 06, 2015 the president of middleburg heightsbased interlake steamship co. Made in america the interlake steamship company youtube. The laker is one of nine that the interlake steamship company is prepping for the. Interlake holding company secures two great lakes vessels.
She was the first footer built for the interlake steamship co. We are a familyowned company tracing its history more than 100 years on the great lakes, but now we are a modern marine transportation business that is made up of 400 company family members who make us who we are today. Interlake steamship working with fincantieri bay shipbuilding. Haydamacker sailed five interlake steamship company boats, from the. Interlake steamship company, middleburg heights, ohio. Mar, 2021 file the james r barker, a foot freighter, traverses the muskegon channel with a coal shipment in 2015. Apr 09, 2019 great lakes service built on the great lakes since 1983. Tregurtha is the longest vessel on the great lakes. A look at the interlake steamship company, the largest privately held u. Life on freighters of the great lakes haydamacker, nelson, millar, alan d.
The interlake steamship company is an american freight ship company that operates a fleet on the great lakes in north america. The third thousand footer in the lakes fleet was built in 1976 by american ship building co. Keel laid and name revealed for new great lakes bulk. Based in middleburg heights, ohio, interlake steamship is the largest privately held u. Steel cut on first great lakes bulker built in last 35 years. Haydamacker sailed five interlake steamship company boats, from the modern.
Interlake holding company secures two great lakes vessels in. Barker said this is the first fully integrated ship the company has built since 1981. Great lakes freighter company prepping all 9 ships for 2021. This ship is more than the steel assembled here by fincantieri bay. Win a trip on an interlake steamship vessel ends february 3, 2018. At 700 x 70 feet, with a capacity of 26,700 tons, the tugbarge dorothy annpathfinder is small and maneuverable enough to fit into the tightest ports. Steamship business repowers its fleet and invests in a. Mar 16, 2021 thank you for visiting the interlake steamship company.
Sold in 1987 as part of the spin off of the interlake steamship company in a management buyout. Thanks to the generosity of the interlake steamship company, your full purchase price supports the national museum of the great lakes. The interlake steamship company is an american freight ship company that operates a fleet on the great lakes in north america history. Dec 30, 2020 interlake holding company secures two great lakes vessels in asset acquisition. Interlake holding purchases two great lakes vessels. Interlake holding company secures two great lakes vessels in asset acquisition. Built in 1952, the ferry is a local attraction as the last coalfired passenger.
Win a trip on a great lakes freighter drawing february 9, 2019. Steamship business repowers its fleet and invests in a great. Scheduled for completion in mid2022, the interlake steamship company s new riverclass, selfunloading bulk carrier mark w. Barker to purchase and reinvigorate the interlake steamship company in 1987, mr. Construction continues on first ship to be built on. New ship ordered for great lakes duluth news tribune. Keel laid and name revealed for new great lakes bulk carrier. Interlake acquires ferry, atb from great lakes operators. The interlake steamship company 7300 engle road middleburg heights, ohio 44 main. Brege 19712007 captain great lakes fleet, rogers city, mi. Win a trip on an interlake steamship vessel april 25, 2019 united way of st.
Feedback disclaimer claim this knowledge panel knowledge result see photos see outside moved, closed, or was never herereport the interlake steamship company websitedirections saved 0 saved save 5. Interlakes modern selfunloaders discharge cargo at rates from 6,000 to 10,000 tons per hour. Apr 11, 2019 the interlake steamship company, headquartered in middleburg heights, ohio, is the largest privately held u. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device. The interlake steamship company is also extremely proud to build locally. Fincantieri bay shipbuilding and the interlake steamship company hosted a ceremonial keel laying tuesday, celebrating the historic start of assembly on the first u. Tregurtha is a great lakes based bulk carrier freighter. The interlake steamship company, headquartered in middleburg heights, ohio, operates a fleet of nine self. Crew members come and go, especially during vacation season. Conventional dry bulk lake freighter interlake steamship company. Please explore our website to learn more about the exciting things we have been doing to ensure our fleet is on the forefront of technology and environmental stewardship while delivering the essential cargoes our.
If youve ever watched a ship go by and wondered what the crew is up to, this book is for you. Jun 23, 2020 sturgeon bay, wisconsin, june 23, 2020. The interlake steamship company, headquartered in middleburg heights, ohio, operates a fleet of nine. See the gorgeous freighters of the 2020 interlake steamship. Raffle offers vacation aboard a 1,000foot great lakes freighter. No matter what challenges we face, were always moving forward. We are a familyowned company tracing its history more than 100 years on the great lakes, but now we are a modern marine transportation business that is made. The 418foot montville, a singlehold, covered hopper barge with a 14,400short ton capacity that will be able to carry a wide variety of cargoes. The interlake steamship company 52 employees us staff. The interlake steamship company, headquartered in middleburg heights, ohio, is the largest privately held u. Tregurtha passing detroit for the first time of the 2021 shipping season.
Assembly begins on historic new great lakes freighter. Nov 02, 2020 the interlake steamship company posted photos last week of the engineering happening on the mv mark w. The addition of the new ship will bring interlake steamship s fleet to 10 active vessels, as it will be extending the. Nov 23, 2019 the winner will get a roundtrip freighter cruise for four adults aboard an interlake steamship company vessel during the 2020 sailing season.
This great lakes institution is propelled by a longterm vision and bu. Barker, after a secondgeneration leader of the company. His narration of the daytoday work provides a glimpse into the life of a great lakes sailor. Tregurtha, born 1935, was the vice chairman of interlake steamship company s board. Win a trip on an interlake steamship vessel drawing sept. The interlake steamship company, headquartered in middleburg heights, ohio, operates a fleet of nine selfunloading bulk carriers on the great lakes. Interlake holding company announced today the purchase of the assets of pere marquette shipping company and lake michigan car ferry company in an acquisition that includes two working great lakes. Interlake carries approximately 20 million tons of cargo annually. This department is the largest department on each ship with a. The interlake steamship company, through interlake logistics solutions, is pleased to announce it will time charter an asset from the east coast to operate on the great lakes this spring. Thank you for visiting the interlake steamship company. In addition, he has been chairman of moran towing corp.
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