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Marine Historical Society OF DETROIT John E.Poole, President 8236 Ford Ave., Van Dyke, Michigan John C. Sodrich« Vice Pres. 116 Farrand Park Highland Park 3, * Michigan Kenneth E.Smith, Treasurer 153 Monterey Ave., Highland Park 3, Michigan Robert A.Zeleznik, Secretary ‘ 2015 Dime Building, Fs Detroit 26, Michigan THE DETROIT MARINE HISTORIAN Rev.Edward J.Dowling,S.J.,Editor University of Detroit,Detroit 21,Mich. Volume 6, No.2 October, 1952 * OK KOK OK OK ANNOUNCEMENT: On Wednesday evening, October 22nd, we will hold our second meeting of the season in the University of Detroit Library, Room 311. This is the same location as was that of our mid year meetings last year. The time will be 8 P.M. Parking on the campus is best in the parking lots at the south end, around the Engineering Building, facing south on Florence Ave. Our members are asked not to park in the drive- ways. Our speaker at the October meeting will be Captain George Wilkins, commander of the Str.STE CLAIRE, and a member of our Society. Captain Wilkins will recall some of his experiences of his 53 years on the Great Lakes. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to converse with him and hear his stories, assure you you'll not want to miss this meeting. Come and invite your friends. Keep in mind, too, the third meeting, Wednesday evening, November 19th, at the same location, when our fellow member,Mr.D.J. Butterfield, will be the speaker. Robert A.Zeleznik, Secretary. A REMINDER: "Ships That Never Die" - Our Society's first publication is available to our members and others. Nearly half the edition have been sold or ordered. Get your copy now. This attractively bound volume contains accurate descriptions and good pictures of 46 famous ships of the Lakes. Place your order with our Treasurer, Ken Smith, 153 Monterey, Highland Park 3. The price is $1.25. Ken will also have a@ supply on hand at the meeting. See x kK KH KK KOK KOK OR RO RO KR KO KR Ok Ok Oe SHIPS The CASON J.CALLAWAY successfully passed her trials made on Lake Erie on September 13th, and went into service for the Pittsburgh Steamship Division on the 16th. Her average speed on trials. was about 17 w.p.h. Some weeks earlier her sister ship, ARTHUR M.ANDERSON, went into service, as did Bradley's new self-unloader JOHN G.MUNSON (ii). The tanker IMPERIAL LEDUC has returned to service after extensive re- pairs made at Toledo.