Steamship William G. Mather
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Discover what life onboard a working Great Lakes freighter was like as you tour this restored 618-foot historic flagship. Explore the 1925-built Mather from stem to stern and see its huge cargo holds, brass and oak pilot house, elegant guest quarters and four-story engine room. Walk the decks and marvel at the " engineering firsts" that helped transform Northeast Ohio into a great industrial center. Experience the golden era of steamboats on one of the best!
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