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The S.S. Willis B. Boyer

The Willis B Boyer Ship Museum in Toledo, Ohio

Bow of the Willis BoyerStern of the Willis BoyerThe S. S. Willis B. Boyer (formerly the Col. James M. Schoonmaker) was built in 1911 and “retired” in 1980 after 69 years of service. For many of these years it ruled as “queen of the lake freighters.” The ship is 617 feet long (more than two football fields laid end to end), 64 feet wide, and has a bulk cargo capacity of 15,000 tons - the ship itself weighs nearly 10,000 tons. Careful, authentic restoration has made the ship come alive! Memorabilia, photography, and artifacts maintained and displayed by the Western Lake Erie Historical Society are all part of this nautical museum.

Prop and Rudder of the Boyer in the Maumee River, Toledo, OhioWillis Boyer Ship Museum Looking Aft, Toledo, OhioAlthough it is a museum not a "Local Dive," The Boyer offers all who visit the unique opportunity to experience the shipping lifestyle in a hands-on setting. As one of a few of its kind remaining, the Boyer will charm and intrigue you with its enormity, its fascinating engineering design, and its beautiful interior. 

Artifacts on the Lawn in front of the SS Willis Boyer

From Divers Incorporated, Ann Arbor:

1: Start out going EAST on WASHTENAW AVE. (0.2 miles)
2: Merge onto US-23 S toward TOLEDO/DETROIT. (40.2 miles)
3: Merge onto I-475 E via the exit on the LEFT toward TOLEDO. (6.5 miles)
4: Merge onto I-75 S via EXIT 203B toward DETROIT AVE/DAYTON. (2.1 miles)
5: Take EXIT 202A toward WASHINGTON ST/DOWNTOWN. (0.3 miles)
6: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto INDIANA AVE. (0.2 miles)
7: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST. (0.4 miles)
8: Turn LEFT onto N SUMMIT and follow N SUMMIT ST/OH-65 N. To MAIN ST (0.5 miles)
9: Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST and go over the bridge turn right into the entrance to THE DOCKS  and the Willis B. Boyer Museum is on that same street about a mile down along the river.

If you get lost you can call the Museum at (419) 936-3070. See you there!

Suspension Bridge over the Maumee River


 

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