SS William A. Irvin
William A. Irvin
A bulk ore freighter launched in 1938 as the flagship of U.S. Steel’s fleet, now moored in the harbor and open for guided boarding tours.
The William A. Irvin is about 186 meters long and was the flagship of U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes fleet. It was retired in 1978 and became a museum ship. Guided tours cover the wheelhouse, luxurious staterooms, engine room, and enormous cargo holds, offering a sense of the history of ore shipping on the Great Lakes. Admission is about $15, and it is open seasonally. Each October it is transformed into a “ghost ship” for a Halloween event that is very popular.
Opening hours
May–Oct, about 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Great Lakes Aquarium
- Canal Park
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Aerial Lift Bridge
- Lake Superior Railroad Museum & North Shore Scenic Railroad
- Bentleyville Tour of Lights
- Fitger's Brewery Complex
- Duluth Lakewalk