J.T. Wing - Historic Detroit
WEBThe J.T. Wing was the last wooden commercial sailing ship on the Great Lakes, and also served as the Museum of Great Lakes History, the fore-runner of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. The Wing was originally named the Charles F. Gordon, and was launched in Weymouth, Nova Scotia, in 1919. The schooner was 147 feet long and 34.66 feet wide.
Last Cruise of the J.T. WING (1948) - YouTube
WEB2015.011.005http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/D0913A5F-E6F0-46C8-A7E2-591530454169Silent 16mm color film titled, "Last Cruise of the J.T...
A Voyage into the Past on the J.T. WING – Winter 1952
WEBOct 12, 2020 · The Museum of Great Lakes History at Detroit, Michigan has kept this in mind from the beginning. Since the schooner J. T. Wing was opened, four years ago, visitors to this unique institution may voyage into the past of shipping on these inland seas.
J.T. Wing - Old photos gallery — Historic Detroit
WEBThe J.T. Wing at Belle Isle in 1954. Family photo via Julie Schopieray The J.T. Wing is moved to Belle Isle on July 24, 1948, where it was to be turned into a maritime museum.
J. T. Wing (Schooner), 4 Nov 1937 - Maritime History of the Great …
WEBSeizure by the Canadian Government of the 140-foot, three-masted full-rigged schooner J. T. WING, for alleged violation of the Canadian Coastwise Law, was announced Wednesday by the Collector of Customs at Amherstburg.
Detroit's First Maritime History Museum
WEBJan 7, 2022 · Where once thousands of schooners worked the Great Lakes, the J.T. Wing was the very last. She served as a museum for seven years, from 1949 to 1956, welcoming more than 400,000 visitors before age and rot finally ended her career.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum - Wikipedia
WEBThe Dossin Museum features artifacts and exhibits on the history and ships of the Great Lakes. This was founded in 1949 as the City Maritime Museum aboard the J. T. Wing wooden schooner, the last commercial sailing ship on the Great Lakes.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum | Detroit Historical Society
WEBIn 1949, the Detroit Historical Commission opened the Museum of Great Lakes History aboard the landed wood schooner J.T. Wing, which was the last commercial sailing ship on the Great Lakes. By 1956, however, the museum was closed due to the deteriorating condition of the ship.
J.T Wing Gallery - Detroit Historical Society - Google Arts & Culture
WEBJ.T Wing Gallery. Black and white photographic print of the schooner J.T. WING's pilot house exhibit featured in the hull of the ship. Objects visible include the ship's bridge; the...
2013.041.517 - Print, Photographic | Detroit Historical Society
WEBBlack and white photographic print of the schooner J.T. WING, under sail with lumber load makes its way down the St. Clair River; the Blue Water Bridge is visible in the background. Date 1940s Year Range from 1940
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