SS America, lost June 7 1928, Isle Royale.

© Christopher Hamilton 2011

“We children had real affection and respect for that grand old ship, the America. To us youngsters it was in the luxury liner class, with its real staterooms, a large lounge and a dining salon where real linen tablecloths and napkins were used. Many years later when the SS America settled its tired old hull on the bottom of the lake… I felt for the loss of a dear old friend.” – Ingeborg Holte, daughter of an Isle Royale fisherman.