E. B. Barber 1953 - 1985
(Algoma Central Railway) |
April 11, 1953. Launch of the E. B. Barber at Port Arthur Shipbuilding, Port Arthur, Ont. from March 1953 issue of Seaports and the Transport World
(Ron Beaupre collection) |
News clip of launch from March 1953 issue of Seaports and the Transport World.
(Ron Beaupre collection) |
Postcard view just after launch at Port Arthur Ship Building April 11, 1953.
(From the R. W. White collection) |
Postcard stern view just after launch at Port Arthur Ship Building April 11, 1953.
(From the R. W. White collection) |
Postcard view of E. B. Barber on Maiden Voyage at Sault Ste. Marie, MI. June 1953.
(Courtesy of John Belliveau) |
On Maiden Voyage, June 1953.
(Ron Beaupre collection) |
Downbound at Mission Point.
(Photo by Tom Manse) |
Postcard view leaving Soo Locks.
(William Forsythe collection) |
At Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
With tug Utah at Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
Bow detail Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
With tug Utah at Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
Mid-ship detail and hullets at Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
Stern detail at Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
Stack detail at Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
Stern view at Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
Bow detail at Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
At Erie Dock in the back channel Cleveland, OH. Mid-1950's.
(Photo by Fred Bultman IV from the Fred Bultman V collection) |
Upbound at Port Huron, MI.
(Photo by Paul Michaels) |
Another view upbound at Port Huron, MI.
(Photo by Paul Michaels) |
Postcard view from Ambassador Bridge in Detroit River.
(William Forsythe collection) |
In the St. Marys River, 1957.
(Photo by Wesley R. Harkins) |
Downbound in the St. Marys River.
(Photo by Tom Manse) |
Downbound St. Clair River late 1950's.
(From the J. R. Hoffman Marine Collection) |
At Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), Ont. 1959.
(Photo by A. Schelling from the Marc Vander Meulen collection) |
In-ballast. Location unknown 1961.
Photo taken from deck of Algoway (1).
(Photo by S. N. White from the R. W. White collection) |
At Port Weller, Ont. June 1961.
(Photo by J. N. Bascom from the Marc Vander Meulen collection) |
Sailing in-ballast.
(From the Marc Vander Meulen collection) |
At Imperial Oil Dock, Sarnia, Ont. August 1963.
(Photo by Mary Scott Brookes) |
Passing under the Glendale Bridge. New
(Photo by Robert Walton, Skip Gillham collection) |
Underway in ballast. New
(Photo by Jim Kidd, Skip Gillham collection) |
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Converted to Self-Unloader
Collingwood Ship Yards Collingwood, Ont. in 1963-64 |
At Collingwood Shipyards being converted to a self-unloader. February 1964.
(Photo by John Mackay) |
Maiden Voyage as newly converted self-unloading vessel. July 22, 1964.
(Photo by Peter Worden from the William Forsythe collection) |
Upbound passing under the Bluewater Bridge at point Edward, Ont..
(Ron Beaupre collection) |
Loaded in an unknown river.
(Matt Miner collection) |
Downbound in the Detroit River 1965.
(Photo by Emory Massman from the R. W. White collection) |
Looking aft from the top of the "A" frame of the self unloader equipment 1965.
(From the R. W. White collection) |
Officers Dining Room 1965.
(Photo by S. N. White from the R. W. White collection) |
Passenger Lounge 1965.
(Photo by S. N. White from the R. W. White collection) |
Passenger stateroom 1965.
(Photo by S. N. White from the R. W. White collection) |
Upbound at Port Huron.
(Photo by Paul Michaels) |
Upbound at Port Huron.
(Photo by Paul Michaels) |
Downbound at Port Huron.
(Photo by Paul Michaels from the R. W. White collection) |
Upbound on Lake St. Clair, 1968.
(Photo by John G. Mackay) |
James E. McGrath towing the Barber out of Lock 2, August 19, 1969. New
(Photo by Alfred Sagon-King, Skip Gillham collection) |
Downbound at Port Huron.
(Photo by Jon Paul Michaels) |
Downbound at Mission Point, 1970.
(Photo by Tom Manse) |
Downbound in the St. Marys River, 1971.
(Photo by Roger LeLievre) |
Downbound in Soo Harbor, August 1971.
(Matt Miner collection) |
At Fairport, OH, Spring 1974. Photo taken from the William R. Roesch.
(Photo by Fred Bultman V) |
Another view at Fairport, OH, Spring 1974.
Photo taken from the William R. Roesch.
(Photo by Fred Bultman V) |
Stern view at Fairport, OH, Spring 1974.
Photo taken from the William R. Roesch.
(Photo by Fred Bultman V) |
Another stern view at Fairport, OH, Spring 1974.
Photo taken from the William R. Roesch.
(Photo by Fred Bultman V) |
June 1974, location unknown.
(From the Marc Vander Meulen collection) |
Tied up in Port Colborne, March 9, 1975. New
(Photo by Skip Gillham) |
Upbound Sault Ste. Marie, MI 1975.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Loading at the Canadian National Ore Dock about 1975.
(Photo by Donald S. Lamke courtesy of Tom Stewart) |
Inbound Maumee Bay, Toledo, OH. Late 1970's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Inbound Maumee Bay, Toledo, OH. Late 1970's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Approaching C&O Coal Docks, Toledo, OH. Late 1970's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Approaching C&O Coal Docks, Toledo, OH. Late 1970's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
At the C&O #2 Dock. Toledo, OH waiting to load coal.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Upbound at the Soo. late 1970's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Upbound at Port Huron. Late 1970's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Downbound Port Huron, May 20, 1979.
(From the Marc Vander Meulen collection) |
Downbound at Port Huron July, 1979.
(Photo By Lou Gerard Sr.) |
Waiting for Lock 2, November 24, 1979. New
(Photo by Skip Gillham) |
Upbound in the St. Marys River.
(Photo by Roger LeLievre) |
Just inside the locks of the Chicago River. The E. B. Barber is pointed west, facing downtown. Early 1980's.
(Photo by Rudi Rabe) |
Downbound St. Clair River June 21, 1980.
(From the Marc Vander Meulen collection) |
In the St. Marys River.
(Photo by Tom Manse) |
In the Welland Canal near the Allanburg Bridge.
(Photo by Terry McCullough from the John Belliveau collection) |
Inbound Port Colborne, Ont. Early 1980's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
In dry-dock at Collingwood, Ont.
(Photo by Wayne Brown) |
Inbound Port Colborne, Ont. Early 1980's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Approaching wharf at Port Colborne, Ont. Early 1980's.
(Photo by Jim Hoffman) |
Stern view in ice 1982.
(Photo by Rudi Rabe) |
Close up of the stack, 1982. New
(Photo by Skip Gillham) |
At Montreal viewed from the Jacques Cartier Bridge. June 28 1984.
(Photo by John McCreery) |
Under tow, 1985.
(Photo by Gilles de Villars) |
E. B. Barber trip summaries.
(Compiled by Skip Gillham) |
A master's discharge book.
(Courtesy Bill Ross) |
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