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Herbert C. Jackson
The Herbert C. Jackson outside of the machine shop at Fraser Shipyards.
Duluth, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0232

Ship's rudder
The rudder and new prop of the Jackson sitting in the ice at Fraser Shipyards.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0118

Diesel engines on Jackson
The new MAK twin diesels installed the previous spring at Fraser Shipyards.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0123

Diesel engines on Jackson
The port side of the twin 6-cylinder engines on the Jackson.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0134

Diesel engines on Jackson
Looking from starboard to port side across the engines.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0165

Builder plaque
Builder's plaque in the engine room. The Jackson was the last steamship for Interlake Steamship Companny.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0137

Engine deck
The port side engine below the control deck on the Jackson.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0153

Starboard engine
The starboard side engine, looking aft, below the control deck on the Jackson.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0156

Engine deck
The outside half of the starboard engine below the control deck on the Jackson.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0153

Propeller shaft
A look at the propeller shaft between the reduction gear and the stern tube.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0163

cylnder heads
The tops of the cylinder heads on the new MAK engines.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0174

Engine room
Looking aft toward the new control room on the Jackson that replaced the old throttle deck.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0187

Engine room
The new engines on the Jackson.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0187

Engine control room
A new control console on the Jackson to monitor engine functions.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0187

Engine control monitors
Remote cameras monitor engine room spaces, providing an added level of saftey for engineers.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0143

Engine control monitors
Engine trottle control station.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0145

Jackson in shipyard
Herbert C. Jackson in winter lay up.
Superior, Jan 19, 2017, Image 17-0236