MS Norgoma, Museum ship in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
The MS Norgoma is a museum ship permanently docked in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, that once carried passengers and cargo across the Great Lakes. The vessel can be explored inside, with crew cabins, a dining room, an engine room, and a command bridge spread across several levels.
The vessel was built in 1950 and served the route between Owen Sound and Sault Ste. Marie, carrying both passengers and freight. It was the last ship to operate on that route for the Owen Sound Transportation Company before being retired from service.
The ship reflects the importance of water transport for remote communities around the Great Lakes. You can still see how passengers once moved through the tight spaces and shared the cabins during their journeys.
The ship is open to visitors during summer months and can be explored at your own pace. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as the stairways are steep and the decks can be slippery.
In 1963 the ship's engine was converted from steam to diesel, which required deep changes to the engine room layout. This conversion also allowed the ship to carry automobiles on board, a growing need among travelers at the time.
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