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Tour the last whaleback ship in the world!
The SS Meteor is the last
remaining
of these innovative ships
(called whalebacks for their rounded hulls) designed
by Captain Alexander McDougall. Launched from Superior
in 1896, she carried a
variety of cargos on the Great Lakes, including iron ore, grain, cars, and oil.
In 1972
she was brought home to Superior and is now permanently berthed on
Barkers Island. Hear the ship's whistle
and see the original 1896 steam engine
as you tour from pilot house to cargo holds.
The Museum also features exhibits
on Twin Ports shipbuilding history and Great Lakes shipwrecks.
Mid-May through August
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 11 am - 5 pmSeptember through mid-October
Thursday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
The SS Meteor Whaleback Museum is closed from mid-October to mid-May
Guided tours available daily on the hour, last tour departs at 4pm.
Group rates available, for information call (715)
394-5712 for information
Rates
Adult.....................................$6.00
*Seniors/Students................$5.00
Children under 6...................Free
Exhibit area only...................$4.00
Narrative by Jahn Opheim * Original Design Elements
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