Tour this restored 618-foot historic ship and see what life was like on board a working Great Lakes freighter. Explore the 1925-built Mather from stem to stern and see its huge cargo …

In 1964, it became the very first American vessel to have an automated boiler system, manufactured by Bailey Controls of Cleveland, Ohio. In 1985, Cleveland-Cliffs sold its two …

It was a beautiful Cleveland summer day to walk on the ship's deck and see the goings-on on the waterfront. There were a lot of people touring the boat but there were not crowded areas - just …

Apr 9, 2006 · The boat served as the Cleveland Cliffs flagship for many years and primarily carried cargos of iron ore or coal in four hold sections. Guest staterooms and a guest dining …

Jun 20, 2024 · On a clear Tuesday morning, the Motor Vessel Mark W. Barker slides away from the Cleveland Bulk Terminal near Whiskey Island and works toward the mouth of the …

Jun 20, 2010 · One place where you can get a glimpse of what life was like on the Great Lakes is to tour the William G. Mather, a decommissioned ore boat built in 1925. It is a floating maritime …

It is always nice to see former Cleveland-Cliffs Marine Division boats in Marquette when I visit, especially the Kaye E. Barker - the former CCI flagship when sailing as the Edward B. Greene. …

Aug 5, 2021 · The Steamship William G. Mather museum has welcomed visitors to Cleveland’s North Coast Harbor for nearly three decades. The Mather is representative of a class of cargo …

Jul 15, 2015 · I researched 5-6 lakes to fish already but am very curious on Cleveland Cliffs Basin. Is there a boat launch that I can launch my 16' deep v? How is the fishing?

It is one of only five such museum ships in the Great Lakes region. This historic vessel, which once transported cargo such as ore, coal, stone, and grain to ports throughout the Great …