Titanic-era steamship, S.S. Keewatin, expected to arrive in Kingston this fall – Kingston | 24CA News
The final Titanic-era steamship, the S.S. Keewatin, is predicted to reach on the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes dry dock this fall.
Preparations for the ship’s arrival are underway and a few of the Keewatin’s equipment have already arrived.
Nine lifeboats presently sit outdoors the museum alongside Kingston’s downtown waterfront.
“This is a harbinger of more to come, namely the great big ship that they belong to, the S.S. Keewatin,” mentioned Chris West the Marine Museum’s board chair.
While the 350-foot ship is predicted to reach this fall, it would nonetheless be a while earlier than the general public will have the ability to board and tour it.
“The staging of the ship is a huge job, just getting her ready as a museum piece,” mentioned West.
West anticipates the ship needs to be prepared by the spring of 2024 in time for the upcoming vacationer season.
The S.S. Keewatin is predicted to change into one other key draw within the Limestone City, becoming a member of sights just like the Kingston Penitentiary excursions and Fort Henry.
“This just builds on what Kingston already has and extends it even further, it gives people more reasons to tack another day onto their stay in Kingston,” mentioned West.
The S.S. Keewatin is presently in Hamilton present process repairs earlier than its remaining journey to Kingston.
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