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  1. 2005-51-2 - Model, Ship

    Scratch built scale model of the ROGER BLOUGH. Painted red with white and green trim, Bow with black and gray diagonal striping. Black and silver stack with two yellow lifeboats suspended on either side. The ship's name appears in white letters at bow and stern. The model was made by the donor while he was captain aboard the ship circa 1989-1991. See Vessel Info field for more information.

    Record Type: Object

    Model, Ship
  2. 2005-52-3 - Napkin

    White paper dinner napkin with blue logo at center that reads "S.S. BADGER, Lake Michigan Carferry" with the carferry BADGER depicted at the center. Folded.

    Record Type: Object

    Napkin
  3. 2005-52-5 - Napkin

    White paper dinner napkin with blue logo at center that reads "LMC, Lake Michigan Carferry." Folded.

    Record Type: Object

    Napkin
  4. 2005-53-3 - Bottle

    Purple glass bottle, round with narrow neck at top. Pressed glass imprinted on both sides. One side reads "Manitowoc Maritime Museum, Manitowoc, Wis." with an image of a submarine at center. Opposite side reads "Eastland Disaster, July 24, 1915, 835 Deaths" with an image of the passenger vessel EASTLAND at center. A paper sticker is adhered to the side of the bottle that identifies the maker. These bottles were sold as a fundraiser for ...

    Record Type: Object

    Bottle
  5. 2006-14-1 - Bathythermometer

    Long, cylindrical brass instrument used to measure water temperatures at depth. Inside a custom-fitted wood box painted gray, with rope handles at either end. The outside of the box reads "University of Michigan/ Ann Arbor, Michigan/ N University Ave./ Dept Exp Rest./ No. 515755/ 3101 Natural Science Building/ W&T Ord. No. 34426/ From/ Wallace & Tiernan Inc./ Belleville 9, New Jersey/ USA" The bathythermometer has a stylus that scratches...

    Record Type: Object

    Bathythermometer
  6. 2005-82-8 - Print

    Insignia from World War II submarine LOGGERHEAD. Shows a turtle carrying with a torpedo under his arm and a gun on his back, wearing a sailor's hat. With white accents. Appears to be a preliminary copy with handwritten notations that would have been given to a printer.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  7. 2006-9-4 - Print

    Print of a painting by Russ Porter of the whaleback CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS entering Milwaukee Harbor, 1931. Port side view of the boat being towed by the tug WELCOME. Lighthouse visible in background.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  8. 2006-9-5 - Print

    Print of a painting by Russ Porter of the freighter EDMUND FITZGERALD, "Beginning of the End" November 10, 1975, heavy Lake Superior seas pound this ore freighter, eventually sending it to the bottom with a crew of 29 men. View from the deck looking aft.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  9. 2007-34-10080 - Glass, Juice

    Drinking glass with an image of EDWARD L. RYERSON etched on one side. Made of clear glass with gold around the rim.

    Record Type: Object

    Glass, Juice
  10. 2007-34-10083 - Mug

    White ceramic mug with silver and red printing on each side that reads "Inland Steel Fleet, Indiana Harbor, Indiana." Image above depicts the company's smoke stack insignia. Same image is printed on both sides of the mug.

    Record Type: Object

    Mug
  11. 2007-63-100 - Card, Playing

    Two decks of playing cards in a gold cardboard box. Each deck is sealed in plastic and has "The S.S. Medusa Challenger" and an outline of the freighter printed on the back of the cards. One deck is blue with white printing and the other deck is white with blue printing.

    Record Type: Object

    Card, Playing
  12. 2012-5-15 - Clip, Tie

    Tie-clip: metal, shaped like a self-unloading bulk carrier with 24 hatch covers, blunt toothed hammer lock hinge.

    Record Type: Object

    Clip, Tie
  13. 2010-36-3 - Print

    Print featuring passenger steamer SOUTH AMERICAN. The vessel is underway leaving Mackinac Island, Michigan. Port quarter view. Original art work by J. Clary. Signed by the artist. #247 of 750. In a wood frame with a gray and black double mat. "Plate VIII Great Lakes History in Art" is printed at the top of the print. There is a paper label on the back of the print that gives historical information about the SOUTH AMERICAN.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  14. 2011-5-1 - Mold, Casting

    Plaque mold of submarine USS JALLAO (SS 368) battle insignia made of silver metal (possibly pewter). Used for forming sand for bronze plaques for crew members and presentations. From Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Estimated age 40 years.

    Record Type: Object

    Mold, Casting
  15. 2012-19-1 - Model, Ship

    Small wood model of motor launch. Represents Fred W. Martin's No. 44 from his 1901 catalog. Built in 1991 by Richard A. Young, model #20. Wood used in model includes applewood, pear, lilac, white cherry, birch, and boxwood. Two applewood carved figures of a man and woman in period dress sit inside boat near gray-painted inboard gasoline engine (also carved from applewood). Brass towing rings, tiller, propeller, and rudder. Mounted on red velvet b...

    Record Type: Object

    Model, Ship
  16. 2013-10-1 - Finder, Radio Direction

    Radio Direction Finder: Model R238. a) Gray metal case with five dials on front. b) Large circular antenna fits on top. c) Metal 3020 power unit 3020 with two orange cords coming out of side. d) Metal 12 v power unit with slots on top. e) assorted cables and cords.

    Record Type: Object

    Finder, Radio Direction
  17. 2013-21-2 - Patch, Insignia

    Small patch for the bulk carrier M/V EDWIN H. GOTT of Great Lakes Fleet. Oval shaped with lettering in an outer red ring. Center oval is white with an image of a silver smokestack.

    Record Type: Object

    Patch, Insignia
  18. 2013-22-2 - Bottle

    Yellow glass bottle, round sides with narrow neck at top. Pressed glass imprinted on both sides. One side reads "S.S. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, Only Whaleback Passenger Ship Ever Built, Launched 1892" with an image of the vessel in center. Opposite side reads "Manitowoc Maritime Museum, Manitowoc, Wis." with an image of a submarine at center. Paper sticker on side is shaped like New Jersey and identifies the maker.

    Record Type: Object

    Bottle
  19. 2013-23-1 - Bowl, Decorative

    Ship's china from yacht LURA B., built by Burger Boat Company in 1929. Cream-colored circular bowl with scalloped edges and with colorful flowers printed around interior. Scalloped gold leaf on edge. Drawing of the vessel with name below, both in gold, on one side of bowl.

    Record Type: Object

    Bowl, Decorative
  20. 2013-38-2 - Model

    Model ship: folk art submarine, made by a crew member of USS PETO (see Provenance). Wood painted gray with black decks and red hull. Only one deck gun. Mounted on wood base.

    Record Type: Object

    Model

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