Maritime Studies

White Squall is a history of the lakes written by those who knew them best in all weather and all eras from the beginning to the present.

Queen of the Lakes, perfect for coffee tables, lakefront cabins, and boat lovers' bookshelves, tells the story of each of the ships that has been honored with the title "Queen of the Great Lakes."

Iron Fleet focuses on the vital role played by the Great Lakes shipping industry during World War II.

Recounting his sailing and land roving expeditions during the tumultuous 1960s, Patrick Livingston presents a series of tales centered on ships of the Great Lakes and the men who sail them.

The first book to document the maritime history of the port city Muskegon combining historical detail and good storytelling.

Tin Stackers tells its story of the role of the U.S. Steel Corporation’s largest commercial fleet.

The Northern Lights captures the beauty, history, and significance of lighthouses on the Great Lakes, and illuminates the rich maritime history of the region.