Know the Ropes
News and articles from the Great Lakes Museum
Know the Ropes
Museum News and Stories
After a long COVID wait, Ariel Arrives at the Marine Museum
Ariel is a significant boat in the history of the Intn’l 14′ Dinghy and in Canadian sailing.
A Tribute to our Volunteers
Thank you to all our volunteers near and far. We couldn’t have done it without you!
The Christmas Tree Ship
How Captain H. Schuenemann and his ship the Rouse Simmons brought Christmas joy to generations of children.
Remembering Canada’s Corvettes
In any and all weather
Don’t ‘Bannock’! It’s Just a Ghost Ship
The story of how a Kingstonian manned ship became “The Flying Dutchman” of the Great Lakes.
14 new Inductees to the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame
On the afternoon of Sunday, October 3rd, fourteen exceptional sailors were inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame (CSHOF). These individuals collectively accumulated 11 Olympic Medals and won 15 World Championships in an Olympic class. It was a memorable...
Word from the Chair – summer 2021
Summer 2021 update from the Chair of the Museum, Chris West.
Nicholas Henderson and His Old-Timey Paintings
A reminiscence of strong wind on a relaxing afternoon
The Marine Arms Race on the Great Lakes
We shall take control of the waters, so we may control the war!
Bruce Kirby – A Canadian Sailing Legend on the International Stage
Bruce Kirby – A Canadian sailing legend on the international stage
Lightkeepers of the Lakes
Lighting our way through night…
Toot! Toot! Make Way for Canada’s Favourite Tugboat
Toot! Toot! Welcome to the Great Lakes Theodore Too Tugboat!