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Oberstar at Duluth
Hon. James L. Oberstar at christening berth
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-2191

Oberstar program
Christening program and nametag for James Oberstar
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-1913

James Oberstar in front of namesake
James L. Oberstar in front of namesake
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-2104

Captain Ruch
Captain Joe Ruch at press conference
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-1944

Christening platform
Christening platform for Oberstar
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-2009

Champagne bottle for christening
Champagne bottle awaiting splash on bow of ship
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-2005

Pre-christening instructions
James Barker and Ed Priem of Interlake give Mrs. Oberstar some christening tips
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-1444

The splash
Mrs. Oberstar christens the ship (image courtesy of Sam Lapinski)
Duluth, May 24, 2011

Oberstar portrait
Portrait of James Oberstar for ship's lounge
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-2120

Captain Joe Ruch
Captain Joe Ruch, M/V Hon. James L. Oberstar
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-1909

Hon. James L. Oberstar
Newly christened Hon. James L. Oberstar at Duluth
Duluth, May 24, 2011, Image 11-2162
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