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Shipwrights by Improbable Escapes

Shipwrights by Improbable Escapes​An immersive ‘escape room’ experience with nautical-themed puzzles and challenges. Suitable for groups of 2-6 people.

Special Events

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Children &
Youth (Age 5-13)

Programs to ignite curiosity and provide opportunity for exploration! Delivered virtually or in-person, these group programs can be adapted for ages 5-13.

Nautical
Nights

The Nautical Nights Speaker Series, in partnership with Kingston Yacht Club (KYC), has become an annual tradition at the Great Lakes Museum.

Lifelong
Learning

Life-long learning is a journey of continuous growth and development, enriching our lives with new knowledge and perspectives. Immerse yourself in the history of the Great Lakes!

About the
Collection

Archives and artefacts. A library collection covering all aspects of Canadian shipping and marine heritage. Photographs, shipping company collections and shipbuilding and design collections.

Ship Lists

A selection of unique registers of ships and individuals that were compiled to facilitate the research process.

Ways of Giving

Donate your time. Donate your money. Become a member. Leave a gift in your will. There are many ways to support the museum and we appreciate your interest in supporting the Great Lakes Museum!

The Story of the Great Lakes Museum

‘Know the Ropes’ – Museum News & Stories

Explore the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes, read the stories of our artefacts, find out interesting information to share at your next party! Know the Ropes shares a mix of museum news and interesting stories.

Canadian Sailing
Hall of Fame

 

The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame – 2018 Inductions

The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame is a collaboration between the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame, the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, and Sail Canada.

On the afternoon of Sunday, August 19th, 2018 fourteen prominent Canadian sailors were inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame at a sold out reception at the Kingston Yacht Club in Kingston, ON. The Hall of Fame is a joint enterprise of Sail Canada and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston.

These fourteen new inductees joined current Hall of Fame members Paul Henderson, George Cuthbertson, and Bruce Kirby. Kirby and Cuthbertson were inducted at a gala dinner at KYC in 2014 inaugurating the New Age of Sail exhibit at the Marine Museum, for which Cuthbertson and Kirby were honourary co-curators.

Please welcome our 2018 Inductees:

Ian Bruce

Ian Bruce

Renowned International 14′ Dinghy sailor; two-time winner of the prestigious Prince of Wales Cup in England; two-time Olympic sailor; founder of Performance Sailcraft, builder of many dinghy and small boat classes; initiator and builder of the Laser; Officer of the Order of Canada.

Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club

Don Green

Don Green

Winner of 1978 Canada’s Cup in the C&C designed and built Evergreen, member of Canadian Admirals’ Cup team in 1979 and survivor of the devastating 1979 Fastnet Race, SORC campaigns in Frers designed Evergreen II, America’s Cup Challenger in 12 Metre True North. Member of the Order of Canada.

Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

David Howard

David Howard

Winner of 1954 Canada’s Cup in the 8-Metre Venture II, Skipper in 1956 Olympics in Dragons, Sailing Master on off-shore racers Inishfree and Bonaventure (Bermuda races and SORCs), Skipper and Syndicate member of True North in 1969 Canada’s Cip trials, Skipper and Syndicate member of 1975 Canada’s Cup challenger Marauder, Past Commodore and Honourary Life Member of RCYC, one of the original four founders of the Nonsuch class.

Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Derek Hatfield

Derek Hatfield

Renowned single-handed Around the World Racer winning first in class in the 2001-02 Around Alone, raced the 2008 Vendee Globe and in 2010 Derek once again took the podium in the VELUX 5 Oceans single-handed Around The World Race, Recipient of the Rolex Sailor of the Year; won Sail Canada’s and Ontario Sailing’s Sailor of the Year awards in 2003.

Philip Rogers

Philip Rogers

Bronze Medal 6-Metre Class at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Skipper of the four man crew consisting of Gardner Boultbee, Ken Glass and Gerald Wilson.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Ken Glass

Ken Glass

Bronze Medal 6-Metre Class at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Member of the four man crew consisting of Skipper, Philip Rogers; and crew Gardner Boultbee and Geralf Wilson.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Gerald Wilson

Gerald Wilson

Bronze Medal 6-Metre at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Member of the four man crew consisting of Skipper Philip Rogers, and crew Gardner Boutlbee and Ken Glass.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Gardner Boultbee

Gardner Boultbee

Bronze Medal 6-Metre Class at Los Angeles Olympics. Member of the four man crew consisting of Skipper, Philip Rogers, and crew, Gerald Wilson and Ken Glass.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Ron Maitland

Ron Maitland

Silver Medal 8-Metre Class at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Skipper of the six man crew consisting of George Gyles, Ernest (Jack) Cribb, Peter Gordon, Hubert Wallace and Harold A. Jones.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

George Gyles

George Gyles

Silver Medal 8-Metre Class at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Member of the six man crew consisting of Skipper Ron Maitland and crew Ernest (Jack) Cribb, Peter Gordon, Harold A. Jones and Hubert Wallace.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Ernest Jack Cribb

Ernest (Jack) Cribb

Silver Medal 8-Metre Class at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Member of the six man crew consisting of Skipper Ron Maitland and crew George Gyles, Peter Gordon, Hubert Wallace and Harold A. Jones.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Peter Gordon

Peter Gordon

Silver Medal 8-Metre Class at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Member of the six man crew consisting of Skipper Ron Maitland and crew Ernest (Jack) Cribb, George Gyles, Hubert Wallace and Harold A. Jones.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Harold A Jones

Harold A. Jones

Silver Medal 8-Metre Class at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Member of the six man crew consisting of Skipper Ron Maitland and crew Ernest (Jack) Cribb, Peter Gordon, George Gyles and Hubert Wallace. He was also the Team Manager and Fleet Captain of RVYC.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Hubert Wallace

Hubert Wallace

Silver Medal 8-Metre Class at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Member of the six man crew consisting of Skipper Ron Maitland and crew Ernest (Jack) Cribb, Peter Gordon, George Gyles, and Harold A. Jones.

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Canadian Sailing Heritage News

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...