• Antique Boat Museum 750 Mary St. , Claton, NY.
  Extensive collection of historic fresh water boats and engines. Annual boat show first weekend of August. 315-686-4104- A,G-May 15-OCt.15
  

Robert Graham
P.O. Box 7365, Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 372-9612
rgraham@bgnet.bgsu.edu
The Association for Great Lakes Maritime History is an international organization of institutions, museums, societies, and individuals seriously interested in Great Lakes maritime history. In addition to publishing a newsletter for its members, the Association sponsors an annual meeting; and encourages research, the exchange of information, and the publication of materials on Great Lakes' history.
To become a member or for a brochure containing more information about the Association, write to the above address.

• Bernier Maritime Museum 55 rue des pionniers Est., L'islet-Sur-Mer, PQ
  Located in an 1877-built convent, the museum explores the history of navigation on the St. Lawrence River. Several Vessels are displayed, including the icebreaker Ernest Lapointe. 418-247-5001 A- open year'round
  

S. S. Canadiana Preservation Society, Inc.

17 Delray Drive Cheektowaga NY 14225-1619
1910 built passenger ship Canadian awaits extensive refurbishing(docked in Port Colborne) 716-856-0090 Fax 716-833-2999


• Canal Park Marine Museum see Lake Superior Marine Museum
• City of Manitowaning,ON Heritage Park, Manitowaning, On.
  Former Georgian Bay-area passenger/freight carrier Norisle. 705-859-3977- A,T - June 1-Labor Day
  
• City of Port Huron, MI Pine Grove Park, Port Huron Michigan The 97-foot-long Lightship Huron, once stationed in lower Lake Huron now open to the public. 810-985-7101 - A,T,G Mid-May-Sept.
• City Of Toledo, OH International Park, Toledo OH.
  1911-built Willis B. Boyer, 617' retired Freighter. 419-936-3070 - A,T,G- Year 'round (call for winter hours)- Volunteers needed.
  
• Door County Maritime Museum Sturgeon Bay, WI
  Exhibits portray the role shipbuilding has played in the Door Peninsula. Displays include artifacts from sunken ships, photos, and charts. Refurbished pilothouse on display. 920-743-5958 - A (donations)- Memorial Day weekend-mid-Oct.
  
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI. 48207
  Ship Models, photographs, interpretive displays, the smoking room from the 1912 passenger steamer City of Detroit III, and anchor from the Edmund Fitzgerald and the working pilot house from the steamer William Clay Ford are just a few of this museum's wide range of attractions. 313-267-6440 - A (donations, Wednesday FREE), G- Wed-Sun 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
  
• Duluth & Area Convention Center 350 Harbor Dr. Duluth, MN.
  The 1938 built William A. Irvin, at 610 feet the former flagship of the vast U.S. Steel Fleet, now serves as a marine museum. The Irvan last sailed in 1978. 218-722-7876 - A,T,G - Late spring-fall.
  
• Fathom Five National Marine Park Tobermory, ON
  Canada's first national underwater maritime park encompasses 19 of the area's 26 ship wrecks, two of which can be see from a glass bottom boat. 519-596-2233 - A - April-mid-November.
  
  

• Follett House Museum 404 Wayne St. Sandusky Oh.419-627-9608 Displaying and preserving item of interest in the Sandusky, Erie County, and Johnson's Island area. Featuring a large collection of Johnson's Island Confederate Officers' Prison memorabilia. A,G closed JAN-MAR. April & May-Tu,Th,Su 1-4 Memorial Day to Labor Day Tu-Sun 1-4, Sep-Dec Tu,Th, Su 1-4
  

• Grand Marais Maritime Museum Coast Guard Point, Grand Marais , MI 906-387-3700 - T - July 1 - Labor Day.
  
• Great Lakes Historical Society 480 Main St. Vermillion, OH
  Museum, housed in the former Wakefield Mansion, tells the story of the Great Lakes through ship models, paintings, exhibits and artifacts, including engines and other machinery. Pilot house of retired laker Canopus and a replica of the Vermillion lighthouse are also on display. 216-967-3467 - A,G - museum open year 'round ... An affiliated operation is the U.S.S. Cod, a World War II submarine open to the public in Cleveland Harbor. May 1-Labor Day (tour restrictions may apply - call 216-566-8770 for details). - A,T,G
  
• Great Lakes Lore 219 E. Sharpsteen, Sebewaing, MI. 48759
  Home of "The Lore of the Lakes" Exhibits. Museum Honoring those who have served.
  11-5 Saturday - 1-5 Sunday, seasonal call for details 517-883-9093
  
• Great Lakes Marine & U.S.Coast Guard Museum Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula, OH
  Housed in 1898-built former lighthouse keepers' residence, museum includes models, paintings, artifacts, photos, the world's only working scale model of a Hulett ore unloading machine and the pilot house from the lake steamer Thomas Walters. 216-964-6847 - A (donations), - T,G - Memorial Day-Oct. 31
  

Great Lakes Milwaukee Clipper Preservation Association

GLCPA (Clipper)
PO Box 1370
Muskegon, MI 49443
The Great Lakes Clipper Preservation Association (GLCPA), a nonprofit organization, dedicated towards preserving the legendary SS Milwaukee Clipper.

Great Lakes Maritime Institute

Dossin Great Lakes Museum
100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI. 48207
A non-profit corporation, founded in 1952 to promote interest in Great Lakes Maritime history. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is the marine branch of the Detroit Historical Department and is the repository of the Institute's holdings. Through efforts o f diligent volunteers, G.L.M.I., in conjunction with the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, has been able to accomplish many noteworthy projects. G.L.M.I. is comprised of people whose intrests lie in preserving our rich Great Lakes heritage.
Members receive 6 issues a year of the informative Telescope magazine, are invited to G.L.M.I. entertainment meetings and also receive a 10% discount on merchandise in the gift shop.
Regular Membership $30.00 per year


• Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Whitefish Point, MI
  Located adjacent to the historic Whitefish Point Lighthouse, the museum houses extensive light house and shipwreck artifacts, a shipwreck video theater and an Edmund Fitzgerald display, 906-635-1742 - A,G - May 14 Oct. 15
  
• H. Lee White Marine Museum 1176 Niagara St., Oswego, NY
  Former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' tug Nash, built 1943, is the only known surviving U.S. Army vessel associated with the D-Day landings.
  
• Harbor Heritage Society 1001 East Ninth Street Pier Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
  The society operates the Museum ship William G. Mather, at the E. Ninth St. Pier in Cleveland. Displays and artifacts tell the story of the Great Lakes Shipping industry. 216-574-6262 - A,T,G - May- Oct.
  
• Head of the Lakes Maritime Society Barker's Island, Superior, WI
  On Display is the steamer Meteor, built at superior in 1897 and the last example of the" whaleback" design common on the lakes in the early 1900s. Also: the dredge Col. D.D. Gaillard, built in 1916 and the only example of a dipper dred ge preserved for public display. 715-392-5742 or 715-392-1083 - A,T,G - May - mid Oct.
  
• Inland Seas Maritime Museum See Great Lakes Historical Society
  

Robert Graham
Bowling Green State University
Jerome Library, 6th Floor
Bowling Green, OH 43403
(419) 372-9612
(419) 372-9600 (fax)
rgraham@bgnet.bgsu.edu

• Jesse Besser Museum Alpena, MI.
  Museum, which features a planetarium, offers a wealth of information about the history and development of the Alpena area. Among items on display: the anchor from the Great Lakes steamer Pewabic, which sank off Alpena in 1865. 517-356-2202 - F ree - Open year 'round.
  
• Keewatin Douglas, MI.
  Coal burning passenger steamer sailed the lakes from 1907 until her retirement in 1965. The Scottish built vessel, know for her refined accomodations and speed, sailed her entire life under the Canadian Pacific Railway flag. Also on display: the tug Reiss. 616-857-2464 or 616-857-2107 - A,T,G - Memorial Day - Labor Day
  
• Lake County Historical Society Two Harbors,MN.
  Steam powered tug Edna G, built in 1896, served Duluth/Two Harbors area for more than eight decades. Refurbished in 1994

Lake Huron Lore Marine Society

1115 Sixth Street, Port Huron, MI 48060-5346.
The Society supports the work of the Port Huron Museum by assisting with the collections in the Marine Gallery, the restoration and operation of the Huron Lightship Museum, the annual Marine Flea Market and other special events.
Marine Society Member s receive newsletters and invitations to meetings and special activities throughout the year and free admission to the Huron Lightship Museum.

Lake Huron Maritime Society, Inc.

38 S. Ridge St. Port Sanilac, MI
Lake Huron Shipwreck and Maritime Center located at 38 S. Ridge St., one block south of the traffic signal on M-25 in Port Sanilac, Michigan. At the Center visitors will see artifacts from sunken ships in the Sanilac Shores Preserve on loan from the State of Michiga, displays featuring The Great Storm of 1913, the Sinking of the Daniel J. Morrell, the Sanilac Shores Preserve, as well as models of actual well known ships. A v ideo tells the story of the future plans of the Lake Huron Maritime Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. There is a gift shop featuring nautical theme shirts, caps, mugs, books, videos, and CDs, as well as original artwork. The Center is o pen Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 11-5 from Memorial Day until June 6. From June 7 until the 25 of August the summer hours are in effect. Mondays from 12-4, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11-4, Fridays from 12-5, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10 - 5. From August 25 to September 30 the Cen ter is open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11-5.

Lake Superior Marine Museum Association

P.O. Box 177, Duluth MN 55801
Group supports the the Canal Park Marine Museum. The museum provides displays, historic artifacts and programs that explain the roles of Duluth and Superior in Great Lakes shipping and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in maintaining the nation's waterways. Operating steam engine, full-sized replicas of cabin found on Great Lakes ships, an numerous hands-on exhibits. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 218-727-2497- Free Open year 'round.
This volunteer group publishes "NOR'EASTER," a bi-montly newsletter featuring high-quality articles about shipping on Lake Superior as well as information about vessel movements and other news about maritime activity. The association also maintains an ext ensive research library and hosts bi-monthly evening programs featuring talks by shipping officials, historians and other experts on Lake Superior. Membership categories start at $25 a year.

• Le Sault de Sainte Marie Historical Sites, Inc.
  foot of Johnston St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
  Main exhibit is the former ore carrier Valley Camp, built in 1917 and now serving as a floating marine museum. Cargo holds house artifacts, ships models, photos and other memorabilia, as well as a tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald that includes the ship's two lifeboats. Historic sites also operates the nearby tower of History, a 21-story observation tower that offers an exellent view of the Soo Locks and Soo Harbor. 888-744-7867- A,T,G - May 15-Oct.15.
  

Marine Historical Society of Detroit

606 Laurel Ave., Port Clinton, OH. 43452
Founded in 1944, the society provides a focal point for those individuals and organizations interested and concerned with the history and current affairs of the Great Lakes.
Membership is $25.00 (US) and includes: 12 issues/year of The Detroit Marine Historian, annual color pictorial calendar, and meeting notices

• Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
  55 Ontario St., Kingston, ON.
  Museum ashore, once part of a shipyard, explores the art of shipbuilding, while the museum ship Alexander Henry, a former Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker, is open for tours and as a bed and breakfast. 613-542-2261 - A,T,G - May Sept.
  
• Marine Museum of Upper Canada The Pier, 245 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON. M5J 2K9
  New facility on Toronto Harbor. Exhibits witin the museum detail the development of the shipping industry on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. The restored, 80 foot steam tug Ned Hanlan, built in 1932, is open to visitors next to the museum. 416-338-7437 fax: 416-392-1767 - A,G - museum open year-round (Tug seasonal only)
  
• Mariner's Musem Light House Park, South Bay, ON
  One of the oldest lighthouses in Ontario. Fishing nets, shipwreck maps, log books, and photos are on display. 613-476-4695 - A
  
• Maritime Museum at Sleeping Bear Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore near Glen Haven, MI
  616-326-5134 - May-October.
• Marsh Collection SocietyThe Marsh Collection Society, a non-profit organization, is based on the historical collection of John Marsh and his sister Helen, owners an d operators of the Amherstburg Echo for over 50 years. They founded the Marsh Collection Society in 1983 with the intent that a research facility be opened after their deaths. Helen passed away in March,1986 and John in February, 1993. The research centre was opened October 1, 1994.

  The mandate of the Marsh Collection Society is to collect, preserve and encourage research into the heritage of Amherstburg and the lower Detroit River district.
  

• Marquette Maritime Museum East Ridge & Lake Shore Dr., Marquette, MI Contained in an 1890's waterworks building, the museum has recreated the offices of the first commercial fishing and passenger freight companies. Displays also includes charts, photos, models, and maritime artifacts.
  Ending the season with ghost stories in the Museum and a haunted lighthouse for Halloween. A re-created pilot house similar to what may have been on the old Cleveland Cliffs boat "Marquette." Guided lighthouse tours with costumed experienced role players. Call for times and availability. Exhibit featuring the collected works of renown maritime artist William Sullivan and his interpretation of the "Edmund Fitzgerald" at rest on the bottom of Lake Superior. This exhibit will close at the end of September.
  906-226-2006 - A - May 31-October. 30.
  
  

• Michigan Maritime Museum New Line off I-96 at Dyckman Ave.(exit 20), South Haven MI
  

  Exhibits include those dedicated to the U.S. Lifesaving Service and U.S. Coast Guard,
  and displays that tell the stories of boats and their uses on the Great Lakes. 616-637-8078 - A,G - May-Oct.
  

• Mississagia Lighthouse Museum Manitoulin Island, ON
  1873 Vintage Lighthouse. 705-283-3444 - A - Victoria Day-Labor Day.
  
• Museum of Science and Industry 57th St. & Lakeshore Drv., Chicago, IL
  Among the museum displays is a captured World War II submarine U-505, built in Hamburg in 1941. 312-684-1414. - A,T - Open year round.
  
• Naval and Serviceman's Park Museum 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY
  On display: The guided missle cruiser U.S.S. Little Rock, the destroyer U.S.S. The Sullivans, and the World War II submarine U.S.S. Croaker. Museum's displays include models, armed service artifacts, and aircraft. 716-847-1733 - A,T - April-Nov.
  
  
• US Brig Niagara 150 Front St., Erie, PA. 16507
  Commador Perry's Flag Ship, the Niagara. 814-452-2744 (Phone ahead to make sure ship is in port)fax 814-455-6760 - A, T
  

• Old Mariners Church 170 East Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
  Church was built in 1849 on Woodward Ave. orginally, but was moved in 1955 to make way for a civic center. The blessing of the Great Lakes Fleet and a memorial service for those who have died at sea takes place on the second Sunday of March. A memorial service is held for the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald on the Sunday closest to November 10th. Normal services are held every Sunday at 11 A.M. 313-259-2206 - T(reservations required), A(donations)
  

• Old Presque Isle Lighthouse and Museum Presque Isle, MI
  Built in 1840, the lighthouse is fully restored. 517-595-2787 (after 7:30 P.M.) - A - Mid May-Mid October
  
• Ontario Place 955 Lakeshore Blvd., Toronto, ON
  Sprawling park offers a variety of entertainment, activities, and attractions, including the World War II Canadian destroy H.M.C.S. Haida, credited with the destruction of 14 enemy ships. 416-314-9900 - A - May 21-Oct. 14
  
• Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum1165 First Ave., Owen Sound, ON
  Museum depicts the history of each industry through display and photographs. 519-371-3333 - A
  

• Pointe Iroquois Light Station Pointe Iroquois, MI (20 mi. west of Sault Ste. Marie)
  Museum and historic lighthouse reveals the stories of Light keepers and their families. 906-365-5311 - Memorial Day-Labor Day
  

• Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum 280 King St., Port Colborne, ON
  Wheelhouse from steam tug Yvonne Dupre Jr., anchor from the propellor ship Raleigh, and a lifeboat from the steamer Hochelaga are among the museum's display. 416-834-7604. - Free May-Dec.
  
  

• River of History Museum Old Federal Building, Portage Ave. at Bingham Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  Interpertavie display explores 8,000 years of history of the St. Mary's River Valley. 906-632-1999. - A, G
  
  

Saginaw River Marine Historical Society

P.O. Box 2051 Bay City, MI. 48707-2051
Founded in 1989 by a group of dedicated individuals interested in preserving the rich maritime heritage of the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay.
Membership includes: quarterly newsletter/journal the Modoc Whistle, eight monthly meetings c overing a wide variety of maritime topics, an annual memorial service, a "show and tell" session of Great Lakes memorabilia, and an annual pot luck.



• Sandpoint Lighthouse Escanaba, MI
  Restored 1867 vintage lighthouse. 906-786-3763 - A - June 1-Labor Day
  
  

• Sandusky Area Maritime Center 279 E. Market St. Sandusky, Oh.419-624-0274
  Museum and achives of the Sandusky Area Maritime Association, a group dedicated to preserving the maritime heritage of the Sandusky area. Displays include the commercial fishing industry, the ice cutting industry, the Lyman Boat Works, and the G.A. Boeckling(former Cedar Point Ferry) - A,G
  
  

• The Ship's Wheel Gallery and Museum

  234 Ellis St. Kewaunee, WI 54216
  The museum's main focus is on Great Lakes shipwrecks and WWII Naval history. Featured exhibits include an 8ft. Lake schooner model and an 8 ft. Treaty heavy cruiser model. There is also a large collection of pre WWII lead ship miniatures on permanent display.
  414-388-0777 Thur.-Sat. Noon to 6:30pm
  

Society for the Preservation of the S.S. City of Milwaukee

Manistee, MI
S.S. City of Milwaukee is a 350 foot triple expansion steamer built in 1931, now open as a museum.
The public can tour the ship beginning summer 2000. Volunteer tour guides are also needed. For more information, contact the SPCM at (231)882-9688. or visit their web site for a virtual tour.



• St. Mary's River Centre Sault Ste. Marie, ON
  Former Georgian Bay area freight/passenger ferry Norgoma.
  

Steamer Columbia Foundation

P.O. Box 43232, Detroit, MI 48243 - 313-331-9920
The Steamer Columbia Foundation, a non-profit museum organization, has acquired the Columbia and intends to restore her for excursions on the river. Bob-Lo Island may be gone forever, but the fun, excitement, and beauty of a trip on the river aboard a tu rn-of-the-century steamboat will be available once again.

The SteamShip Historical Society

300 Ray Drive Suite #4, Providence, RI 02906. Phone 401-274-0805; Fax 401-274-0836.
Steamship Historical Society of America; devoted to recording, preserving, and disseminating the history of engine-powered vessels. Dues of $25.00 include the society's quarterly journal Steamboat Bill and the opporuntity to participate in a variety of member acitivities, including two national meetings every year.

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Museum Soo Locks Visitor Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  Center includes working model of Soo Locks, photos depicting their history, and a 25 minute film. Also, three outdoor observation decks adjacent to the MacArthur Lock provide an up close view of ships locking through. - Free - May-Nov.
  

• U.S.S. SilversidesMuskegon, MI
  restored World War II submarine was one of the war's most highly decorated. 616-755-1230. - A, T - April-Oct.
  

• Welland Canal Visitor Center Thorold, ON
  Center traces history and development of the Welland Canal. Pilot house of the package freighter Fort Henry on display. 416-685-1571 - Open during the navigation season.
  
• Wisconsin Maritime Museum 75 Maritime Dr., Manitowoc, WI
  Extensive displays on the history of shipbuilding. The exhibit honors submarine building in Maitowoc during World War II. Also on display: Submarine U.S.S. Cobia, built in 1943. 920-684-0218 - A, G, T - Open year round.