Milwaukee Clipper Preservation INC, Michigan, United States
5.0 (19 reviews) Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #15 in Muskegon County Points of Interest & Landmarks • Ships • History Museums
Wonderful history of Great Lakes Shipping
The S.S. Milwaukee Clipper was built in 1904 as the S.S. Juniata, She carried 350 passengers and cargo between Buffalo, NY, and Duluth, MN from 1905 through 1936, when she was tied up with an uncertain future. In 1940, the S.S. Juniata was purchased and was sent to Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co, to be rebuilt with an all-steel superstructure. She was christened as the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper in 1941, and carried 900 passengers and 120 automobiles between Muskegon, MI, and Milwaukee, WI. The run lasted until 1970 when she was pulled out of service. After 1970 the ship was saved as an attraction in Chicago. Later, she was moved to Hammond, IN, where the ship was going to be used as a casino. The Clipper was named a National Historic Landmark in 1989. The Clipper was brought back to Muskegon MI, in 1997 to be used as a museum and banquet/convention center where she sits today. MCPI is a federally recognized 501 c3 organization.
Address
2098 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441-1611
Mobile
Website
http://www.milwaukeeclipper.com/
Working hours
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Thursday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 10:37
User Ratings
5.0 based on (19 reviews)
Reviews
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5john 5:00 PM Feb 13, 2020
Crew Member in late 60's
Great tour and very informative. Brought back memories of my time on the engine dept crew during college summer break. She was the last quadruple expansion steam engine on the Great Lakes and was very reliable.
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4veryuniquetraveler 5:00 PM Jun 8, 2021
worth a visit
This place is a hidden gem. We really enjoyed our tour, seeing this old grand dame and imagining what it would have been like to travel on her in her heyday. It will look even better when they complete the painting project, but overall, in surprisingly good condition. Wish I could have been there when the soda fountain was operating. Only complaint is that they don't inform you that it is a guided tour and don't advertise any tour schedule. It was very difficult to even find out what their open hours were. They only have a couple of guides and if they're giving tours you may have to wait a long time to start your tour. They really need to advertise this place better and put up some signs to direct you there. A little difficult to find. No one would have known it was there if you weren't looking for it. If they attract more visitors then they would be able to raise more money for renovations.
