The Detroit Marine Historian Journal of Marine Historical Society of Detroit Volume 34, No. 3 Nov. 1980 Published Monthly Annual Dues $8.00 Rev. Peter Van der Linden, Editor - 29825 Joy Road - Westland, Michigan 48185 FAREWELL SYLVANIA SYLVANIA - Last Trip Paul LaMarre Photo Steel bulk freighter built in 1905 at W. Bay City, Michigan by the W. Bay City Ship- pbuilding Co. (Hull #613); 504.0 x 54.0 x 26.7; 6,272 gross tons. US. 201840. Renamed b) D. M. PHILBIN in 1914. Renamed c) SYLVANIA in 1929. Lengthened 48 feet and converted to self-unloader at Manitowoc Ship Building Co. in 1958. Awaiting scrap at Toledo now. ANNOUNCEMENT Dave Glick will present a Great Lakes movie night at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial on Saturday, November 22, at 8 p.m. Plan to attend because Dave has some surprises and never-seen-before footage. REMINDER 1 members are urged to remit their 1981 dues immediately to the Treasurer, Mr. William J. Luke, 20255 Wellesley Blvd., Birmingham, Michigan 48010