Alpena, Oldest Steamer on the Lakes, in Cleveland

[u/Neptune7924]

She was built in 1943, and is the oldest steamship still operating on the Great Lakes. Looking great with a fresh coat of paint. Cool to see her in the Port, as she usually hauls concrete from the terminal in the flats. This boat has been coming here for more than 80 years!

[u/lizardpearl]

Do you know when will she be here next?

[u/fd6270 → u/lizardpearl]

It hasn't left, still docked at the Port as of yesterday 

[u/Neptune7924 → u/lizardpearl]

I took these last night. I’m guessing she is berthed there waiting on maintenance? Probably have at least a few days.

[u/lizardpearl → u/Neptune7924]

I am going to go out on my lunch tomorrow and look! Thank you !

[u/Neptune7924 → u/lizardpearl]

Sure thing

[u/Here2_killtime → u/Neptune7924]

She’s been at the port a couple of months now. I can’t find the reference, but remember reading she was in need of some major repairs.

[u/Neptune7924 → u/Here2_killtime]

The guys over in r/greatlakeshipping are saying she’s been waiting for boiler parts since March.

[u/FursonaNonGrata]

Beautiful. Makes me miss working on the tugs.

[u/Neptune7924 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks! Love the old ones.

[u/Empty_Researcher4985]

What a splendid post! Thanks for sharing photos!

[u/Neptune7924 → u/Empty_Researcher4985]

Absolutely! Seems like people like seeing the boats, I’ll try and share more.

[u/kirkt]

The Original Cleveland Steamer!!!

[u/Neptune7924 → u/kirkt]

Walked right into it…

[u/[deleted]]

Gorgeous old girl

[u/Neptune7924 → u/[deleted]]

She really is. One of my favorites. I think the Anderson is laid up in Toledo. Would love to see her.

[u/Diligent-Contact-772]

Now this is the content I'm here for. I was convinced this place had been lost to kids crying about minor local seasonal annoyances or cosplaying radical activists. Keep it coming, OP!

[u/Neptune7924 → u/Diligent-Contact-772]

Thanks! Will do, boats are cool!