Mission
Volunteers and staff welcome members and the public to appreciate and experience Great Lakes maritime history in a unique, exciting and thought provoking manner.
About Us
Learn about the life of commercial fisherman aboard the 1939 wooden gill-net fish tug, Evelyn S. Witness the preservation of this historic lady now underway and then get out on the Black River and Lake Michigan where she once worked. The Museum is home port to the tall ship Friends Good Will, river launch Lindy Lou, and the 1921 R-Boat Bernida.
Michigan Maritime Museum
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Assets
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Evelyn S. still making history at the Michigan Maritime Museum offers visitors the chance to board the historic Great Lakes fish tug Evelyn S. and peer into the daily life of a commercial fisherman. | Info | |
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Jensen Charters offers on-the-water boat tours aboard historic 1945 gill net fish tug. | Info | |
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Research library specializing in Great Lakes maritime history and heritage. | Info | |
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Maritime Museum with 1939 fish tug and Great Lakes Research Library | Info | |
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Annual community fish boil sponsored by the South Haven Steelheaders, during South Haven Blueberry Festival. | Info |
More Information
Video exploring the historic commercial fishing era of South Haven, Michigan.
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Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail article featuring Evelyn S, written by MSU Extension and Michigan Maritime Museum.
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Book featuring maritime heritage images and photos of South Haven 1900-1950.
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