Know Your Ships Extra 2026: Great Lakes Feature Magazine

Know Your Ships Extra offers even more ship, sailor and industry stories, recent shipping news and many more of the stunning photos – current and historic – for which Know Your Ships has become known for the past 67 years. Please note that the Extra, which is a full-sized feature magazine, does not duplicate the vessel and fleet listings found in the regular Know Your Ships book.

Here’s What’s On Deck For 2026 ...

The story of the 1897-vintage tug America is the perfect way to help us celebrate the 250th birthday of our country.

John Leindecker has spent his life working in steam both on and off the big lakers. He talks about why steam power is special to him as he heads into retirement.

James Norris was a hockey and Canadian business legend. But did you know he also founded one of the Great Lakes’ biggest fleets?