Maritime Studies

The field notes of a pioneering folklorist who collected the songs, stories, and cultural history of Great Lakes sailors in the 1930s.

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.

Schooner Passage is a history of some of the magnificent sailing vessels and their role in maritime trade along Lake Michigan.

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.

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

Fred Dutton's fascinating account captures the flavor of working on Great Lakes ships in the early twentieth century.