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Wow, that picture of the name on the stern gave me the chills. Amazing find. Thanks for sharing the update.

I am 25 years old and an avid boatwatcher. I've moved away from my stomping grounds to a more landlocked location in the region, but still take every chance I get back in Green Bay to catch a boat or two when I visit.

Collecting items from the boats and maritime history of the lakes is very ...

Good news via Wbay:

http://www.wbay.com/story/20227197/ss-b ... tay-afloat

Not to make this a personal attack on whoever is behind the web site, but the design and method in which it was coded is very dated or extremely amateur.

Do we know if this is even a recent proposal? The copyright says 1981-2012, but can be coded to self-update based on the current date.

If it ...

This is the Ryerson leaving the shipyard after completion at Manitowoc, WI. If I'm not mistaken, the year is 1960. The Ryerson was actually too long to make the turn at a bend in the Manitowoc river, and a portion of the bank was cut into to allow just enough room. Today, the same location is known ...

Any idea where these three prints can be purchased?

Any idea if Marquette will have any boats in Thursday through Saturday?

It's something I might be interested in if you are referring to us as the Sykes guys, please email me at matt.ludvigson at gmail.com

I believe this is the same tall ship to tour the lakes during the Great Lakes Tall Ship Challenge series, though can't remember the specific year she came. I believe I have photos of her in Green Bay, will search for them after work.

14 rescued, 2 missing. More info in the story here:

http://www ...

This might be a good place to start looking, as all of the wrecks are post-1950s and likely to be steel construction:

http://www.geo.msu.edu/geogmich/shipwrecks.htm

I believe I have located an image that shows a binnacle in the area we have been focusing on. Unfortunately, it is on eBay so I can't attach the image. The link is here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Press-Photo-Inland-Steel-Co-s-Wilfred-Sykes-sailed-from-Indiana-Harbor-/251069118902?pt=Art_Photo ...

You guys have been busy, good stuff from everyone. Thanks again.

After a little digging, I found one of my pictures that shows this area with some detail (sometimes having a lens that can't quite reach is a good thing). This was taken in early '08 at Bay Ship - it's clear that there's no binnacle ...

Interesting Al, never thought to look there... thanks for the lead.

If anyone has any information regarding this lead, I'd appreciate any imagery or charts that may confirm this.

I'm a bit thrown off by it's condition because it spent several years outside with its previous owner. I'm not sure ...

Perfect Chuck, thank you.

Now my mystery deepens - I recently acquired a binnacle that was described as coming from the Sykes. The seller had acquired it through her husband who served aboard the Sykes during the 1970s. In the late 70's, the navigation equipment was said to be upgraded and the ...

So close Roger, it's amazing what this community can bring up for any info request. Thanks for your help.

Did American Shipbuilding Co. make it a standard practice to photograph the newly completed boats inside and out? If so, are these accessible at a public location or resource? I point to Tom ...

Thanks again Chuck, this information should help some. Any images of the bridge or specifics on the binnacle manufacturer would provide me with ideal material, but again I appreciate your information and help with the matter.

Thanks for the reply, Chuck. Unfortunately, I am looking more for photographic imagery but I appreciate the information. Does the paper specify where any of the instruments in the bridge were purchased from (manufacturers, etc.)?

Does anyone have or know where I might find an image of the Wilfred Sykes' bridge anywhere from her launch to early 1970s? Any help would be appreciated.

Sad news. His descendants will always have footage of him doing what made him well known and what he loved doing. RIP Captain.

Very tough to see indeed. Managed to catch her only once, and I like to remember her this way instead. 11/6/11, Green Bay, WI.