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The Steam Yacht Winyah with Don LaBarre
Iosco County Historical Museum
405 W. Bay St. East Tawas
Tuesday – August 14th, 6pm-9pm
Join maritime historian Don La Barre on Tuesday, August 14, 2025 for a fascinating program on the Winyah, one of the most luxurious yachts ever to sail the Great Lakes.
Built in 1894 for Lucy Carnegie, wife of industrial magnate Thomas Carnegie, the Winyah was a symbol of Gilded Age opulence. Designed for both style and comfort, it epitomized the wealth and exclusivity of America’s industrial elite.
La Barre will explore the yacht’s history, design, and legacy, including its construction and eventual arrival and ownership in Alpena, MI and time as the flagship of the Tawas Bay Yachting Association. He’ll share stories of the prominent figures who sailed this vessel, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century maritime culture.
Presentation starts at 6:00 pm and doors open at 5:30. Donations welcome. We hope you can join us for this interesting event
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