The Soda Bowl

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June 6, 1958 - Battle Creek Enquirer

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June 9, 1958 - Belvidere Daily Republican

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November 10, 1985 - Star Tribune Sun

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June 8, 1958 - Daily Oklahoman Sun

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At 7:00 AM on the morning of November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald - a "weather ship" which regularly sent out weather reports - sent her last weather report:
Winds are 35 knots (40 mph) and waves are 10 feet.
This indicates that weather conditions had slightly improved throughout the night - perhaps offering Captain McSorley and the running mate they gained overnight (the S.S. Arthur M. Anderson) an optimistic outlook for the day. Unfortunately, only one vessel and crew would live through to the end of it.
The pair of ships would be taking the northerly route across Lake Superior. They'd head towards Ontario, then south past Michipicoten Island and Caribou Island towards Whitefish Point. At their current speed, the Edmund Fitzgerald would be in Whitefish Bay by 7 or 7:30 that night.

At 7:00 AM on the morning of November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald - a "weather ship" which regularly sent out weather reports - sent her last weather report:

Winds are 35 knots (40 mph) and waves are 10 feet.

This indicates that weather conditions had slightly improved throughout the night - perhaps offering Captain McSorley and the running mate they gained overnight (the S.S. Arthur M. Anderson) an optimistic outlook for the day. Unfortunately, only one vessel and crew would live through to the end of it.

The pair of ships would be taking the northerly route across Lake Superior. They'd head towards Ontario, then south past Michipicoten Island and Caribou Island towards Whitefish Point. At their current speed, the Edmund Fitzgerald would be in Whitefish Bay by 7 or 7:30 that night.

11/10/2025

The Muskegon Maritime Historical Society is proud to share our inaugural social media post and to introduce the level of passion and enthusiasm we will bring to the maritime history community. To mark our launch, we present a major new documentary produced by one of our board members:
EDMUND FITZGERALD: The Full Story 50th Anniversary.
This documentary, produced by TOM LYNSKEY for his YouTube channel "PART-TIME EXPLORER" combines meticulous archival research, eyewitness interviews, museum access at Whitefish Point and regional collections, and detailed digital reconstructions to illuminate the Fitzgerald’s construction, service, final voyage, recovered artifacts, and lasting legacy. It models the standards of scholarship, sensitive commemoration, and storytelling that the Muskegon Maritime Historical Society will also endeavor to promote and produce.
Watch the documentary here: https://youtu.be/_2f0tZBSByI?si=zIRnn5MlkvN1sV2r
We invite maritime historians, museum professionals, educators, students, and all who care about Great Lakes heritage to follow our page. Share your reflections below—tell us which segment resonated with you or record any family or local connections to Great Lakes shipping. Join us as we preserve, interpret, and share the maritime stories that shape our region.
— Muskegon Maritime Historical Society, Board of Trustees

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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from our family to yours.

08/25/2025

Effective immediately, The Soda Bowl is cutting all ties with the SS Milwaukee Clipper’s management company: Milwaukee Clipper Preservation, Incorporated.

Unfortunately, the happy times and huge smiles had aboard the ship at our ice cream shop have come to an abrupt end. We hope to open at a nearby location next summer with our unique 1940s ice cream parlor vibes!

(Please note: the ship’s management company may still operate something from their location using our logo from this season. We will be reverting back to our original logo to avoid legal conflicts.)

06/07/2025

Stop on by!

Enjoying the heat? The Soda Bowl is open today until 5pm! Stop on by and get a sweet treat to beat the summer heat.

We will be closed all day tomorrow due to our auction, but will reopen on Thursday (out next business day.)

08/11/2024