By Chris Winters

The annual winter lay-up fleet gathered at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, February 2022.

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A 63-acre custom-built facility, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is designed for new construction, major conversions, and repairs.  It is open year round and traces its history of building ships back to 1918 in Sturgeon Bay. As part of the Fincantieri Marine Group, it is the US subsidiary of one of the world’s largest shipbuilders that was established in 1790. They have three Wisconsin shipyards located in Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay.

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Chris Winters is a Trustee and Vice President of the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society, a well-known author and has been a photojournalist for over 25 years.  He and his cameras have enjoyed a privileged glimpse into the lives of merchant mariners aboard some of the Great Lakes best-known and best-loved vessels.

This story was originally posted on February 26, 2024