A Beginner's Guide to Ship Watching on the Great Lakes

What to Look for, Ship-watching Destinations, Ports, Whistles and More

by Brett Ortler

A practical, fascinating guide to identifying and understanding the ships you'll see on the Great Lakes — a favorite while cruising the lakes.

A fantastic guide for the Great Lakes leg. Discover helpful tips on where to go to view ships, how to spot a “laker” vs. a “saltie,” a longtime mariner’s take on life aboard ship, which ships have succumbed to storms, and information about the U.S. Coast Guard, tall ships, Canadian ships, and more.

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