Tall Ship This page is solely operated by Ms. In 2010 I began a historical research of the Great Lakes vessel and continue my efforts in search of the truth.
Angelita Mercado former crew member of the Armed Sloop Welcome and former chairperson of the Armed Sloop Welcome Committee. There is a lengthy research paper pending final approval before publications of the findings. Over the past 3 years I have spent thousands of hours pouring over original documents and letters pertaining to the Askin family and the ship Welcome. I started this page as a way to
09/10/2019
For all those on our Mid East Coast, (Tawas Area) here is a great video with a similar directive to that of the Maritime Heritage Alliance. It is a great short video.
Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing is a Tawas, Michigan community organization of dedicated volunteers – volunteers who build traditional regional boats and e...
09/06/2019
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08/27/2019
Enjoy your Tuesday read
Sure, there were pirates in the Caribbean, but the Great Lakes had them too Michigan Radio's M I C urious project is a news experiment where we investigate questions submitted by the public about our state and its people. As part
08/21/2019
A good read for your Hump Day
Michigan Pirates of the Great Lakes These Michigan marauders were some of the most fearsome pirates of the Great Lakes.
02/11/2019
Sure, there were pirates in the Caribbean, but the Great Lakes had them too Michigan Radio's M I Curious project is a news experiment where we investigate questions submitted by the public about our state and its people. As part of
01/29/2019
A good read for this snowy day
Antarctic team 'upbeat' about hope of finding Shackleton's ship The vessel sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915, after spending 10 months beset by ice
01/29/2019
The real Popeye
☞Today in History -- On today’s date 151 years ago, Monday, January 27, 1868, an obscure Polish-American bartender & general laborer by the name of Frank “Rocky” Fiegel (1868-1947) was born in Poland. Late in his life, Rocky Fiegel became somewhat famous as the real-life inspiration for E. C. Segar’s ever-popular cartoon character Popeye The Sailor.
☞According to Wikipedia:
Local folklore in Chester, Illinois, Segar's hometown, claims that Frank “Rocky” Fiegel was the real-life inspiration for the character Popeye. He had a prominent chin, sinewy physique, characteristic pipe, & a propensity & agile skill for fist-fighting. Fiegel died on March 24, 1947 never having married. His gravestone has the image of Popeye engraved on it. The town of Chester erected a statue of Popeye in Fiegel’s honor, which still stands today.
☞The undated photograph depicts the visage or Rocky Fiegel, the real-life Popeye the Sailor Man.
12/04/2018
Coming to a port near you
TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes 2019 – Series Events on Tall Ships Network TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® is an annual series organised by Tall Ships America to promote the sail training experience, foster international cultural exchange and keep alive the rich maritime heritage represented by the tall ships community.
11/07/2018
The Great Lakes' 'White Hurricane' of 1913 Bodies wearing life jackets from the cargo ship Wexford washed ashore near Goderich, Ontario, in November 1913. The ship was one of 12 sunk in the deadliest Great Lakes storm in history, nicknamed the White Hurricane for its blizzard-like conditions and high winds from Nov. 9-11, 1913. While the exa...
09/19/2018
06/15/2017
SOLD
Quick Read: Replica fur trading ship 'Welcome' sold MACKINAW CITY — The Armed Sloop Welcome, a replica 18th century fur trading ship in storage since it was purchased by Emmet County for $1 in 2015, has a new
03/31/2017
She was a fine ship
Replica fur trading ship 'Welcome' sold MACKINAW CITY—The Armed Sloop Welcome, a replica 18th century fur trading ship in storage since it was purchased by Emmet County for $1 in 2015, has a new owner in