Fact and Fiction About Great Lakes Ships and Sailors

Mark Thompson presented this program to Association of Lifelong Learners @ Alpena Community College Members and Guests on November 13, 2018.Mark Thompson sailed on 22 Great Lakes freighters between the 1980’s and 2005 as a Steward or Chief Cook. His position provided him an opportunity to work with many people on the boats and photograph what life was like. Mark has written four highly regarded books on Great Lakes shipping.
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