The Mather is closed for the season and will reopen in May.
Steamship William G. Mather
Tour this restored 618-foot historic ship and see what life was like on board a working Great Lakes freighter. Explore the 1925-built Mather from stem to stern and see its huge cargo holds, brass and oak pilot house, elegant guest quarters and four-story engine room. Walk the decks and marvel at the “engineering firsts” that helped transform Northeast Ohio into a great industrial center. Experience the golden era of steamships on one of the best.
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Hours
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Admission
Adults | $10.95 |
Seniors (65+) | $6.95 |
Youth (2-12) | $8.95 |
Children (under 2) | FREE |
Members | FREE |

When the Steamship William G. Mather was built in 1925 by Great Lakes Engineering Works in Ecorse, Michigan, she was considered the latest word in ship design, propulsion, navigation equipment, and crew accommodations. She was the flagship of The Cleveland-Cliffs Steamship Company fleet until 1952.