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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000278041
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT [4412]
		IRS NUMBER:				362989662
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1028

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		11 NORTH WATER STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE # 18290
		CITY:			MOBILE
		STATE:			AL
		ZIP:			36602
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2512439100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 2004
		CITY:			MOBILE
		STATE:			AL
		ZIP:			36652
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