James R Barker with the best two-tone horn and salute on the Great Lakes. The James R. Barker has the most iconic salute on the Great Lakes. Known as "The Barker Bark," the captain of the Barker frequently delights ship-watchers with an extra-long “Masters Salute.” Two salutes are common while ships pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. Neither are required or necessary. They are performed at the discretion of the ship’s captain. The "captain's salute" consists of one long and two short b