Great Lakes Fleet

S/S Philip R. Clarke

Name:

  • S/S Philip R. Clarke
  • The ship is named after Philip R. Clarke, who was an influential figure in the Great Lakes shipping industry. Clarke served as the president of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company and later as chairman of the board of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation.

Did You Know?

  • The Philip R. Clarke is a Great Lakes bulk carrier that has been in operation for several decades.
  • The Philip R. Clarke has had a long and successful career navigating the Great Lakes, transporting bulk commodities such as iron ore pellets.
  • It is a self-unloading vessel, equipped with conveyor systems that allow it to unload its cargo without the need for shoreside equipment.
  • In the winter of 1974-75, the Philip R. Clarke was lengthened by 120 feet to its present length of 767 feet.
Length 767’
Beam 70'
Depth 36'
Engine 7,000 hp Westinghouse Steam Turbine
Cargo Capacity 25,300 GT
Boom 262’ Pivot Deck
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