| Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 49 | 6 | 7 | 62 |
| 1998 | 52 | 6 | 7 | 65 |
The major U.S.-Flag Great Lakes lines had 62 of their 69 vessels in service on August 1, a decrease of three dry-bulk carriers compared to a year ago. The decrease reflects the season-long lay-ups of the EDWARD L. RYERSON and JOHN J. BOLAND and the July 7 idling of the grain carrier KINSMAN INDEPENDENT. Neither the RYERSON nor the BOLAND is expected to operate this season, but the INDEPENDENT will sail when demand for grain warrants.
As was the case a year ago, the cement carrier PAUL H. TOWNSEND was in short-term lay-up as of the survey date.
| Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 49 | 6 | 7 | 62 |
| 1998 | 52 | 6 | 7 | 65 |
