Great Lakes shipping

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Dwight Boyer: Chronicler of Great Lakes Maritime History

Dwight Boyer: Chronicler of Great Lakes Maritime History The Great Lakes are home to some of the most treacherous waters in North America, where massive lake freighters—specialized cargo ...

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W.H. Gilcher: The Record-Breaking Freighter Lost to Lake Michigan

W.H. Gilcher: The Record-Breaking Freighter Lost to Lake Michigan The W.H. Gilcher was a powerhouse of the late 19th-century Great Lakes shipping industry. From the moment she was commiss...

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