SS William A. Irvin, Duluth

Name: SS William A. Irvin
Address: 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, 55802-2600, United States
Telephone: +1 218-722-7876

#25 among attractions in Duluth

Specialty museum, Museum, Boat or ferry, Ship

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 46°46'58"N, 92°5'50"W

Address

350 Harbor DrDowntown DuluthDuluth 55802-2600 United States

Contact

+1 218-722-7876

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Duluth

Day trips

SS William A. Irvin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Aerial Lift Bridge, Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center.

~760 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth
4 min walk • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is a multi-purpose arena and convention center complex located in Duluth, Minnesota. It was home to the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog hockey team from 1966 to 2010.
~1750 ftSE
Iconic bridge lifts for water traffic
Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth
9 min walk • The Aerial Lift Bridge, earlier known as the Aerial Bridge or Aerial Ferry Bridge, is a landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota.
~1840 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Train station
Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Duluth
9 min walk • The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is a railroad museum in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1973, the museum focuses on railroading in the Lake Superior region. It is housed in the restored Duluth Union Depot complex.
~1600 ftSE
Museum, Visitor center, Specialty museum
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, Duluth
8 min walk • The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is a museum in Duluth, Minnesota, operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The museum is in Duluth's Canal Park near the Aerial Lift Bridge and overlooks the entrance to the Duluth-Superior harbor. The museum and grounds are all property of the U.S. federal government.
~1050 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
AMSOIL Arena, Duluth
6 min walk • AMSOIL Arena is a multipurpose arena in Duluth, Minnesota, home to the UMD Men's and UMD Women's hockey teams. It opened in 2010, replacing the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Arena on the waterfront near Duluth's landmark Aerial Lift Bridge.
0.7 miNE
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Brewery
Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille, Duluth
19 min walk • Fitger's Brewing Company was a beer manufacturer in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, from 1881 to 1972. The surviving brewery complex stretches for 720 feet along the Lake Superior shoreline and East Superior Street, one of Duluth's main roads.
~1590 ftSW
Aquarium with interactive exhibits
Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth
8 min walk • The Great Lakes Aquarium opened in 2000 and is located on the Duluth waterfront. A 501 private nonprofit, Great Lakes Aquarium features animals and habitats found within the Great Lakes basin and other freshwater ecosystems such as the Amazon River.
~320 ftE
46°46'58"N • 92°5'45"W
Adventure Zone, Duluth
2 min walk • Amusement park, Theme park, Arcade
0.5 miNW
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Duluth
14 min walk • Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sacred Heart School and Christian Brothers Home comprise a former Roman Catholic diocesan complex in the Central Hillside neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
~740 ftE
Neighbourhood, Shop, Beer garden
DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, Duluth
4 min walk • The DeWitt–Seitz Building is a historic commercial building in the Canal Park neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, United States. The eight-story building was constructed in 1909 for the DeWitt–Seitz Company, a furniture jobber and mattress manufacturer.
~1730 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Duluth Depot, Duluth
9 min walk • The St. Louis County Depot is a historic train station in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was built as a union station in 1892, serving seven railroads at its peak. Rail service ceased in 1969 and the building was threatened with demolition until it reopened in 1973 as The Depot St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to SS William A. Irvin?

Nearby attractions include Adventure Zone, Duluth (2 min walk), DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, Duluth (4 min walk), AMSOIL Arena, Duluth (6 min walk), Downtown Duluth, Duluth (7 min walk).

How to get to SS William A. Irvin by public transport?

The nearest stations to SS William A. Irvin:

Train

Union Depot (9 min walk)