MS Norgoma

The MS Norgoma is a museum ship in Sault Ste. Marie that once carried passengers and freight across the Great Lakes. Inside, you can find original navigation equipment, crew cabins, dining areas, and the command bridge spread across several levels.

The vessel was built in 1950 and served as a passenger and freight carrier between Owen Sound and Sault Ste. Marie. In 1963, it was converted from steam to diesel power to handle the growing demand for automobile transport.

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 when you can explore the engine room, cabins, dining areas, and bridge. Wear sturdy shoes, as the decks and stairways are narrow and can be slippery.

In 1963, the ship underwent a major conversion from steam to diesel power, requiring extensive modifications to its engine room. This transformation reveals how vessels had to adapt to changing transportation needs of the time.