The Wilifred Sykes was launched in June, 1949, the flagship of the Inland Steel Co., fleet. The ship was named in honor of the man who was President of the Inland Steel from 1941 to 1949.
For a time it was the largest, fastest and most efficient ore carrier on the Great Lakes.
With an overall length of 678 ft., the boat can transport 20,000 tons of bulk cargo with twin steam turbines driving it at a speed of 16 miles per hour.
It’s a beautiful boat. I could’ve sworn I saw it in Duluth in early July. Anyway, it’s in Sturgeon Bay for now.
Learn more about it over at Boat Nerd.
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