Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Telescope, v. 52, n.3 (July-September 2004), p. 58

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Membership News: December 4 Detroit Marine Mart The annual Great Lakes Maritime Institute Marine Mart will be held on Dec. 4 at the Casino on Belle Isle from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Casino is not a gambling establishment but used as a meeting point for individuals and groups. It is located in full view of the shipping channel near the entrance of the island just east of the Scott Fountain. The Marine Mart features dealers selling books, photographs, postcards, artwork and artifacts. For more information call 313 - 852-4051 on Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 - 5:00 pm. During the week during normal business hours call 313-297-8366. New Book Available: EIGHT STEAMBOATS - SAILING IN THE SIXTIES, authored by Patrick Livingston, detailing Life on board various freighters, the SOUTH AMERICAN and the Bob-Lo Boat. With every book you will receive a 16 x 24 inch deck plan of the passenger vessel S.S. SOUTH AMERICAN to help your imagination orientate you on this classic passenger boat that last sailed the Great Lakes in 1967. This is a great idea for a special Christmas gift for anyone who loves the boats. Museum Hours - The Museum continues to be open on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. CONTENTS • Gone, But Not Forgotten - George M. Humphrey........................................................ 59 The Detroit By Pass................................................................................. 61 Such Crust: "Such Bread, 'Nuf Said"................................................................. 64 2004 Gold Cup Race - Exciting to the end .. and after!.............................................. 67 2004 GLMI Annual Dinner Is Major Success............................................................ 68 Great Lakes & Seaway News........................................................................... 7q OUR COVER PICTURES .. . The Bob-Lo boat COLUMBIA in drydock at Nicholson Shipyard. The COLUMBIA was put in drydock for a complete inspection to determine the possibility of restoration. A marketing and fundraising plan is being developed with the hope of a positive report on the prospect of COLUMBIA returning to the river. Telescope© is produced with assistance from the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, an agency of the Historical Department of the City of Detroit. Visit our Website at: http://www.glmi.org Published at Detroit, Michigan by the GREAT LAKES MARITIME INSTITUTE ©All rights reserved. Printed in the United States by Macomb Printing, Inc. DETROIT BOAT CLUB DETROIT RIVER 1. MacArthur Bridgjj 4. Scott Fount^1 a9°or*V\ ( 5. THE CAStwj^'TJ^ 9. Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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