STEAMSHIP WILLAM G MATHER MSM
CLEVELAND, OH
The Steamship William G. Mather MSM is a historic vessel permanently docked in Cleveland, Ohio. The ship was built in 1925 by the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company and named after its then-president, William G. Mather. The ship was designed to transport iron ore from mines in the Great Lakes region to steel mills on the East Coast. It was in service until 1980, when it was donated to the Great Lakes Historical Society.
The ship is now a museum and a popular tourist attraction in Cleveland. Visitors can explore the ship's nine decks and learn about the history of Great Lakes shipping. The ship is also used for educational programs and special events.
The William G. Mather MSM is 618 feet long and 60 feet wide, with a gross weight of 8,662 tons. It was powered by two steam turbines and had a top speed of 16 miles per hour. The ship could carry up to 14,000 tons of cargo.
The ship's interior includes exhibits on the history of Great Lakes shipping, the science of navigation, and the daily life of crew members. Visitors can also explore the engine room, the pilot house, and the crew's quarters. The William G. Mather MSM is an important piece of industrial history, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century shipping.
STEAMSHIP WILLAM G MATHER MSM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CLEVELAND OH. US MID #8403900034
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Contact STEAMSHIP WILLAM G MATHER MSM
- telephone: 2165749053
- website: http://www.glsc.org
STEAMSHIP WILLAM G MATHER MSM
305 MATHER WAY
CLEVELAND
OH
44114
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MID # | 8403900034 |
Name | STEAMSHIP WILLAM G MATHER MSM |
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Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 41.50516, -81.682819 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 39 FIPS County Code: 035 US Census Tract: 192800 US Census Block: 1017 |