The Calcite Pilot House

The steamer Calcite, built in 1912, was one of the first self-unloading vessels to sail the Great Lakes. She was the largest self- unloader on the lakes at the time, 436' long with a 54' beam, 29' depth and a 7,000 ton capacity. The vessel hauled limestone for 49 years under the ownership(s) of Calcite Transportation, Bradley Transportation and USS Corporation.

The Calcite's pilot house is now located at the Lighthouse Park, where, it has been lovingly restored to serve as a nautical show-piece and a link to our nautical past.

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