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Page 86 MEMBERSHIP NOTES • All contracts have been approved for the installation of the Wm. Clay Ford pilothouse, but as of June 1st, the construction company had not begun to drive the pilings on the museum grounds. When the cement is poured, it will be at least thirty days before the pilothouse can be placed on it. This will give us an opportunity to install the air conditioner, heater and other small electrical items before it is placed on the barge and brought upriver. We have almost raised the funds needed for the project and a few minor details, such as new carpeting may have to be delayed for a few months. The G.L.M.I. has printed a membership brochure. Any member interested in distributing these brochures at marine functions in their cities should contact the museum. MEETING NOTICES • There are no meetings scheduled in July. Future Board of Directors meetings (which all members are invited to attend) are scheduled for Thursdays, August 10 and October 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the museum. The Curator Robert E. Lee Dinner will be held on Friday, September 15th. Our guest speaker, Mr. Mike Dixon will show slides on the history of the St. Clair Flats. CONTENTS • Membership notes 86 The Little Tug Sport by Paul Schmitt 87 The Revitalization of the Aquarama by Howard Peterson 93 1989 Model Shipbuilding Contest 98 Great Lakes & Seaway News Edited by Don Richards 100 Back Cover - Whaleback Barge 115 (US 53268). Built in 1891 at West Superior, Wisconsin. 1169 gross tons; 1110 net tons. Measured 256.0 x 36.1 x 18.9. Stranded in December, 1899 on southwest side of Pic Island in Lake Superior after breaking away from steamer Frank Rockefeller and became a total loss. No lives lost. Published at Detroit, Michigan by the GREAT LAKES MARITIME INSTITUTE ©All rights reserved. Printed in the United States by Macomb Printing, Inc. OUR COVER PICTURE ... As the shipping season begins, we watch for our favorite vessels to depart their winter lay-up berths and begin regular trips into Great Lakes ports. This photo of the Nicolet entering Holland harbor on April 14th was taken by Steve Elve. □ Telescope is produced with assistance from the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, an agency of the Historical Department of the City of Detroit.