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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 20, 2005
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Commission file number - 2-63322
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-2989662
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
650 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(504) 529-5461
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Item 5.02(b) On June 20, 2005, the Company announced that Gary L. Ferguson,
its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective June
30, 2005, having reached age 65 in March of 2005.
The Company plans to make a public announcement stating Mr. Ferguson's
successor shortly.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
/s/ Erik F. Johnsen
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Erik F. Johnsen
Chairman of the Board
Date June 24, 2005
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