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Hon James L Oberstar
Type: Laker
Fleet: Interlake Steamship Company
Description: In 1972, the Charles M. Beeghly was lengthened by 96 feet at Fraser Shipyards (Superior, Wisconsin). She was converted to a self-unloader at Fraser Shipyards in 1981. Her steam turbine power plant was replaced with two Bergen B:32:40L diesels during the 2008-2009 winter layup period. She returned to service in June 2009. In 2010 the Charles M Beeghly was renamed the Hon. James L. Oberstar honoring the former congressman of the same name from Minnesota who served the US House of Representatives for nearly a half century.
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John G Munson
Type: Laker
Fleet: Great Lakes Fleet
Description: The John G. Munson was named after Mr. John Gephart Munson. Mr. Munson was elected president of both Michigan Limestone and its Bradley Transportation Division until 1939 when he became a vice president for the parent United States Steel Corp. He retained this position until his retirement in 1951.
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Joseph L Block
Type: Laker
Fleet: Inland Steel Company
Description: 2 The John G. Munson was named after Mr. John Gephart Munson. Mr. Munson was elected president of both Michigan Limestone and its Bradley Transportation Division until 1939 when he became a vice president for the parent United States Steel Corp. He retained this position until his retirement in 1951.
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