Know the Ropes: Museum News and Stories

don't bannock! it's just a ghost ship

The story of how a Kingstonian manned ship became “The Flying Dutchman” of the Great Lakes.

STORY
Don't Bannock! It's Just A Ghost Ship
30 October 2021

2020 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductions
STORY
14 new Inductees to the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame
15 Oct 2021

In The News

Summer 2021 update from the Chair of the Museum, Chris West.

MUSEUM NEWS
Word from the Chair - Summer 2021
20 September 2021

marine arms race on the Great Lakes

A reminiscence of strong wind on a relaxing afternoon

STORY
Nicholas Henderson and His Old-Timey Paintings
17 September 2021

marine arms race on the Great Lakes

We shall take control of the waters, so we may control the war!

STORY
The Marine Arms Race on the Great Lakes
10 September 2021

Bruce Kirby in International 14 foot dinghy
STORY
Bruce Kirby - A Canadian Sailing Legend on the International Stage
8 Sept 2021

Lightkeepers of the Lakes

Lighting our way through night...

STORY
Lightkeepers of the Lakes
4 August 2021

20th century ships on the Great Lakes

You get a ship! You get a ship! Everyone gets a ship!

STORY
20th Century Ships on the Great Lakes
26 July 2021