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O The De€troit Marine Historian Journal of Marine Historical Society of Detroit Volume 35, No. 1 - Sept. 1981 Published Monthly Annual Dues $8.00 Rev. Peter Van der Linden, Editor - 29825 Joy Road - Westland, Michigan 48185 INTRODUCING: COLUMBIA STAR Photo by Harmann Studios Steel self-unloader (US. 635289) built in 1981 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin by the Bay Shipbuilding Co. (Hull #726): 1,000 x 105.0 x 56.0; 35,923 gross tons. Now in service for the Columbia Transportation Co. Keel laid March 3, 1980, launched November 8, 1980 and christened by Mrs. John J. Dwyer on May 8, 1981. ANNOUNCEMENT: Freshwater Press Inc. has announced the release of the sixth addition to the "Namesakes" series. '"Namesakes 1956-1980" will be available for $24.75 plus $2.38 shipping from their office at P.O. Box 14009, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. A limited supply of Volume II "History of the Great Lakes" by Beers is now avail- able for $15 U.S. funds including shipping - No Billing! Send check or money order.