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| Voyageur at Bay Ship- 2006 - (Wendell Wilke photo) |
Washington Island, Wisconsin -
Karen and Bob Kalal, who have ties with Gills Rock and who fondly remember the days of Washington Island ferry boats landing there years ago, sent along a number of photos. They show the
Voyageur at various stages of remodeling, in what turned out to be a better-looking vessel in many respects, one well-suited, at least, for the tour and excursion business on Chicago's waterfront. Major changes in appearance can be seen in these progress photos. Bob took a number of photos "through the fence," as he put it. Others are attributed to Wendell Wilke and Bob Lund. Thanks to all who consented to have their photos published here. - Dick Purinton
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| Shown above and below: Voyageur on blocks at Bay Ship, winter of 2005-06. (Wilke photo) A small extension was constructed over the transom (below) for crew access, line handling and emergency egress. |
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| Scrap heap: old pilot house and cabin section (Kalal photo) |
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Voyageur at Bay Ship prior to reconstruction. (Dick Lund photo)
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