This is a scene from the late 1940's-early 50's. It shows the paddle wheel steamer the Greater Detroit in her prime leaving Mackinac Harbor headed for Lake Michigan, and eventually Chicago. The excursion boats like the Greater Detroit experienced a sharp decline after World War II ending with the last of the Great Lakes steamers the South American making her last voyage leaving Chicago on October 16, 1967.
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jamie winter 10 Jul 2011
most awesome scene!Julie Mayser 07 Jul 2011
A marvelous scene, Stanton! The waves are perfect, I can feel the breeze, the paddle wheel steamer is majestic and imposing! The background hills and buildings add a realistic touch... and the sky is superb! How you manage all this in watercolor is beyond me....