APS members once again devote a Saturday in the middle of fitting out season to assist the SS Wm. G. Mather crew prepare for their tourist season.
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This is "Our Ship" - the SS William G. Mather |
Bonnie's first trip to the Mather, according to her, was most enjoyable - even though Joe had to drag her kicking and screaming to attend. |
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Margo having a "good time" scrubbing woodwork. From here, she joined Jan at their boat to continue a long day of scrubbing and cleaning. Truly, a labor of love. |
Scrubbing down the wheelhouse from top to bottom in preparation of a new paint job. |
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Even ore freighters have those pesky spider droppings to clean up. |
On to the mid-level of the wheelhouse - more spiders, more scrubbing. |
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Bill caught in the act of scrubbing down the wheelhouse, lower level. Don't let Susan see you doing this, Bill. It might give her ideas! |
Another great meal by the resident merchant marine cooks. Even the bread is made from scratch - yummy! |
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Joe and Margo caught behind the binnacle! |
Aft of the freighter is the Great Lake, Lake Erie |
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Now it's Doug and Margo behind the binnacle! |
The ship's control console. |
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Guest quarters. |
The view through a porthole. |
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All this gear just to turn the rudder! |
The main ship's engine. |
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