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Family memories keep captain’s story alive 116 years after carferry disaster
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (1734+ words) This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – Marge Christiansen grew up knowing that her great-grandfather, Capt. Peter Kilty (1860-1910), had died aboard…...
Following the captains: Wisconsin trip adds to Ludington maritime research
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1752+ words) This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the weekend, I traveled across Lake Michigan aboard the SS Badger to Wisconsin to…...
American Patriot makes second visit to Ludington
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (571+ words) By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The American Patriot returned to Ludington Friday morning for its second visit to the city, following a successful inaugural port call last week. The American Cruise Lines vessel entered the Ludington harbor about 7:15 a.m., approximately…...
Northern Michigan research trip continues in Sault Ste. Marie
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (409+ words) MV John J. Boland passes Sherman Park in Sault Ste. Marie while a couple of boys swim and wave. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This is the second part of a three-part series about my recent research trip across northern Michigan. You…...
Northern Michigan research trip begins in Rogers City
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) The Sam Laud, right, and Joyce L. VanEnkevort and Great Lakes Trader tug/barge at Carmeuse’s Calcite Quarry in Rogers City on Sunday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The bell of the Carl D. Bradley on display at the Great Lakes Lore…...
Port of Ludington Maritime Museum designer to present Muskegon shipwreck cruise
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (335+ words) Valerie van Heest stands with the wheel of the SS Nevada, located at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. The Nevada was owned at one time by Sand Products, which also owns the Aquastar. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Maritime…...
Gile and Stearns: Ludington’s world-renowned marine engine builders
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (144+ words) This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Gile Boat and Engine Company factory located on present day site of Ludingotn Municipal Marina. Please Support Local…...
Descendants of PM captain connect with family history at maritime museum
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (433+ words) Ted Fuger navigates the SS Pere Marquette 22 simulator as his brothers look on. This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Fuger brothers pose inside…...
Maritime legends
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage The payment can be paid monthly through PayPal: Click this link. For more than one email address…...
Heritage Trail signs add new ways to experience and learn local history at White Pine Village
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (421+ words) Valerie van Heest of Holland-based Lafferty van Heest & Associates repaints the Phoenix firehouse sign. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Visitors attending Historic White Pine Village’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 3, will be the first to experience two new…...