The Marine Historical Society of Detroit , a non-profit organization founded in 1944, provides a focal point for individuals and organizations interested in and concerned with the history of the Great Lakes and its maritime heritage.
Membership includes the Society's monthly publication The Detroit Marine Historian , which offers a variety of articles exploring aspects of Great Lakes shipping past and present. Features include Great Lakes Ships to be Remembered , a look at Marine News from 100 Years Ago , and The Log , a digest of current news concerning Great Lakes shipping.
Membership also includes an annual, full-color calendar featuring superb photographs of Great Lakes ships of the past.