Cap'n Jim's Gallery

09/11/2026

We will never forget.

08/20/2026

Happy heavenly birthday Cap’n Jim!
A photo taken in 1994 during the Edmund Fitzgerald Research Expedition.

07/04/2026

05/25/2026

Always remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our nation. ❤️

05/22/2026

One of my favorite vessels - the State of Michigan just cruised past Cap’n Jim’s Gallery heading North. She’s a beautiful 224’ floating classroom training ship that is operated by the Great Lakes Maritime Academy which is based at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan.

05/14/2026

Just in - wood model tugboat kits, tugs, tugboats, and thousand foot freighters!
Open Wednesday- Sunday 11-4
North end of the Riverview Plaza.

05/03/2026

The Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum will celebrate the 20th anniversary of arriving at its home in Mackinaw City on June 20.

The day begins with an anniversary ceremony from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, honoring the people, partners, and community who made it all possible!

After the ceremony, the celebration continues with a parking lot party featuring:
🚢 Free tours of the ship all day
🌭 Free food
🎶 Music and fun