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Wisconsin Marine Historical Society is a self-supported nonprofit organization committed to collecting, preserving, archiving, and sharing materials that illuminate the rich heritage of the Great Lakes maritime industry. Check out our blog to dive deep into the fascinating narratives and events that have shaped the Great Lakes maritime legacy.
Wisconsin Lighthouses: Beacons that saved sailors, ships and cargo
August 14, 2020First in a SeriesRaspberry Island Lighthouse, Lake Superior By Ken and Barb Wardius In its long and storied maritime history, Wisconsin shorelines have been graced by forty-eight lighthouses. From Lake Superior to Lake Michigan and inland Lake Winnebago, lighthouses are an integral part of our heritage. No symbol is more synonymous…Read more
Lessons learned from sailing — the hard way
August 7, 2020By Carl Eisenberg My love affair with the sea started long ago, and far, far away, when as a three year old redhead, my parents took me on a big cruise boat. I don’t remember much about that trip, but I’m sure my parents remembered it for a long time.…Read more
