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Col. James M. Schoonmaker
''Col. James M. Schoonmaker'', formerly ''Willis B. Boyer'', is a lake freighter that served as a commercial vessel on the Great Lakes for much of the 20th century. Named for Medal of Honor recipient James Martinus Schoonmaker, it is currently a museum ship in Toledo, Ohio. History The steamship ''Col. James M. Schoonmaker'' began life on 1 July 1911 at the Great Lakes Engineering Works in Ecorse, Michigan. At the time of her launch she took the title of Queen of the Lakes which is given to the biggest ship on the Great Lakes. She became the flagship of the Shenango Furnace Company. She broke many cargo records for iron ore, grain and coal in her first year. She was powered by a triple expansion steam engine which was replaced by a steam turbine in 1955. She sailed as part of the Shenango fleet until 1969 when she was sold to the Interlake Steamship Company who chartered ''Col James M. Schoonmaker'' to the Republic Steel Corporation. After a three-year charter to that company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
