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- August - Telescope -175- Above: A bow view of SILVER STAR shows her owner at the helm. By Dan M. Weber Photographs by William A. Hoey When the CANADIANA ceased operation in Toledo in 1959, there was one way for a landlubber to continue riding with steam: Build a steam launch. After two years of dreaming, planning, and locating components, construction began in March, 1962. Technical assistance came from Norbert Keeley, a boiler inspector with prior Great Lakes and salt water marine engineer experience. Many heartaches, backaches and headaches were encountered before launching took place on October 5th. The name "SILVER STAR" was chosen for the steam launch, derived from the White Star Line. During one month of operation, SILVER STAR carried forty passengers, appeared on WTOL-TV, and was written up in the Toledo Blade. Just being a "steamboat buff" does not qualify one to operate the machinery. But there were several engineers available, in addition to Mr. Keeley: John Schmitt (recently-retired Reiss Steamship Co. Chief Engineer); Jack Myers (our fellow member and Grand Trunk locomotive mechanic); and Emory Fabos (stationary engineer at my office). Fellow member Eddie Zentgraf served as oiler, coal passer, and deck hand (a non-union boat) on several occasions.