Great Lakes Fleet

S/S Cason J. Callaway

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Name:

  • S/S Cason J. Callaway
  • The Cason J. Callaway was named after Cason Jewell Callaway, a prominent figure in the Great Lakes shipping history.

Did You Know?

  • The Cason J. Callaway is a bulk carrier ship that has been in operation for several decades.
  • Built in 1952, the ship was lengthened by 120 in 1974. Then in 1982, the Cason J. Callaway was converted to a self unloader.
  • The Cason J. Callaway was constructed in 1952 by the Great Lakes Engineering Works in River Rouge, Michigan, USA.
  • It has served primarily on the Great Lakes, transporting bulk cargo such as iron ore, coal, and limestone.
  • The Cason J. Callaway, like many vessels on the Great Lakes, plays a crucial role in the transportation of bulk commodities, supporting industries and infrastructure in the region.
Length 767’
Beam 70'
Depth 36'
Engine 7,000 hp Automated Westinghouse Steam Turbine
Cargo Capacity 25,300 GT
Boom 262’ Pivot Deck
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