New book dives into history of Great Lakes ship architect

LANSINGAnew book, “The Great Lakes Ships of Frank E. Kirby”, explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today.Kirby was a naval architect in the early 20th century who designed steamboats such as SS Milwaukee Clipper, SS Columbia and SS Ste. Claire. Though no longer operational, these th...