William A. Irvin
HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 062
Duluth · Minnesota · Ships & lighthouses
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A preserved lake freighter with a place in the state's spooky-site collection.
Historical background
SS William A. Irvin is a lake freighter, named for William A. Irvin, that sailed as a bulk freighter on the Great Lakes as part US Steel's lake fleet. She was flagship of the company fleet from her launch in the depths of the Great Depression in 1938 until 1975 and then was a general workhorse of the fleet until her retirement in 1978. The ship was refurbished and is moored at Duluth, Minnesota, as a museum ship. SS William A. Irvin is a well-maintained example of a classic laker, and a prime example of a straight decker, as she has no self-unloading system.
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The story behind the stop
The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗
Plan your visit
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Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.
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