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Mark W. Barker
The Mark W. Barker at Hallett Dock 8, in Superior.
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Mark W. Barker
Looking forward from the pilothouse level at Barker.
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Shipside view of salt pile from the Barker at the Hallett Dock.
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Arrival point on the Barker is the starboard gangway station.
The cargo hold is immediately to the right.
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This is the hold, looking forward from port side.
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Most of the cargo is off the boat by 10:00, but the work is not finished yet.
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Gravity fed unloading systems are the key to self-unloading vessel technology on the Great Lakes.
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When the cargo can no longer fall into the gates, loaders are use to move the salt.
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Loader in use in cargo hold.
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Unloading control and monitoring station on the Barker.
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Unloading control and monitoring station on the Barker.
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Unloading from forward end.
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Winding down this part of the cargo hold
The smaller grated areas allow the vehicles to crossover when working.
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The hatch covers can be stacked and positioned in multi-variations to open the hold for cargo.
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Looking down on the deck and hatch covers of the Barker.
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Ring buoy for the Mark W. Barker.
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Unloading salt at Hallett 8 in Superior.
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Looking aft on the deck of the Barker.
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Mate monitoring the activity in the cargo hold.
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