A busy port and moody skies make the “November gales” a special time to watch massive “lakers” and oceanbound “salties.” ...

The John Schuette, launched May 3, 1875, was named after a Manitowoc businessman who was at the time a state senator.

Two storm systems collided in what's known as a "meteorological bomb" that hit the Great Lakes with a fury, creating the ...

A spin through Motor City is not what most people associate with a cruise, but Victory excels at the unexpected. In this port of call, guests will enjoy a discovery tour of the acclaimed Henry Ford ...

Ralph Tesser sailed on ore boats and other Great Lakes ships from 1959 to 1994 when he retired. His service included a stint ...

Over the decades, the Great Lakes have seen many ship disasters in November. Here's what to know about the Edmund Fitzgerald, others.

S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald embarked on its very last voyage in Lake Superior. What caused it to sink? We still aren't sure.

“Imagine getting on a schooner that’s overloaded with grain and you’re ... These people were making their living off the ...

For Northlanders, seeing ships come and go is just a fact of life. But there is an international community online who finds ...

If you’ve ever seen the back of a cruise ship and wondered why it bears the name of a seemingly random country, you’re not ...

It will also fund a feasibility study for establishing a green hydrogen fuel hub along the Great Lakes. The EPA estimates ...