Thanks for the ping! The Niagara was “parked” along State Street throughout my childhood. In recent years it has been made, well, lakeworthy once again. We had my high school reunion at the Erie Maritime Museum, and toured the Niagara. Our guide was a re-enactor with a degree in maritime history. He likes giving the tours, but they live to sail the vessel.
http://www.hnsa.org/ships/niagara.htm
Ahh, that is a pretty ship ntnychik! I knew the ping would interest you.
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Great ship
Only 31’ wide
Brave men in dangerous times