The Man Who Saved the Milwaukee Clipper | Grand Rapids News

A 95-year-old Muskegon native, Jim Plant, saved the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper — the last surviving American passenger steamship on the Great Lakes and “Queen of the Great Lakes” — from scrap in 1998 for just $1, turning it into a living museum. He secured its return to Muskegon, convinced Hammond to pay towing costs, rescued its priceless Art Deco furnishings for free, and founded a nonprofit to preserve it. His lifelong devotion ensured this historic vessel, with its rare quadruple-expansion engine and iconic design, remains a beloved landmark and enduring symbol of Great Lakes heritage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22d2f1d1082c65b5