by boatnerddemo | February 27, 2023 | Lake Michigan Carferry
Spartan The S.S. Spartan and the S.S. Badger were part of a $20 million expansion program by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. The “Twin Queens” were built at a cost of $10 million, and were powered by two Skinner Unaflow steam engines for a combined 7000...
by boatnerddemo | February 26, 2023 | The Interlake Steamship Co.
John Sherwin The Great Lakes gearless bulk carrier (“straight decker”) John Sherwin was built in 1958 by the American Ship Building Co., Toledo, OH as their hull # 192. This traditional styled laker was launched November 2, 1957 for owners Interlake Steamship Co.,...
by boatnerddemo | February 25, 2023 | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
Edward L. Ryerson The Edward L. Ryerson, is one of only two remaining straight-deck bulk carriers still part of the American fleet on the Great Lakes; the other being the John Sherwin (2). Built as hull # 425 by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., Inc. of Manitowoc, WI; the...
