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.
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.
Even ore freighters have those pesky spider droppings to clean up.
On to the mid-level of the wheelhouse - more spiders, more scrubbing.
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!
Joe and Margo caught behind the binnacle!
Aft of the freighter is the Great Lake, Lake Erie
Now it's Doug and Margo behind the binnacle!
(And where is Jan while all this is going on?)
The ship's control console.
Guest quarters.
The view through a porthole.
All this gear just to turn the rudder!
The main ship's engine.
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