Schoonmaker Tour - NMGL: Step Back in Time Aboard the Queen of the Lakes

Name: Schoonmaker Tour - NMGL
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Enhance your visit to the National Museum of the Great Lakes with an immersive audio guide and historic photos of this legendary 617-foot freighter.

Publisher

STQRY Limited

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Home screen of the Schoonmaker Museum Ship audio tour app featuring a start button and navigation menu.

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Welcome screen of the Schoonmaker Tour app showing a photo of the museum ship and a start tour button

Schoonmaker Tour app introduction screen showing a photo of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker museum ship and an audio guide button.

Welcome screen of the Schoonmaker Tour app showing a historic ship photo and audio guide player

Mobile app screen showing a list of tour sections for the Schoonmaker museum ship

Instructional screen for the Schoonmaker Tour app featuring navigation tips and a historical maritime photo.

Uncover the Secrets of a Great Lakes Legend

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Immersive Audio Narrations

Bring the freighter to life with expert commentary and storytelling that reveals the human history behind the steel.

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Exclusive Historic Archives

Access rare archival imagery showing the Queen of the Lakes in her prime, from bulk cargo loading to crew life.

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Expert Self-Guided Exploration

Navigate the 617-foot deck with complete autonomy, focusing on the mechanical and historical details that matter most to you.

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"As a maritime history enthusiast, this app was a game-changer for my visit. The audio clips provided deep technical insights into the freighter's history that I wouldn't have found on signs alone. Being able to view historic images of the 'Queen of the Lakes' while standing on the deck made the experience truly immersive. It is like having a private historian in your pocket."

Richard H., Retired Engineer

"Our family trip to the museum was so much better with this guide. The app is incredibly easy to navigate, and the stories kept my kids engaged throughout the entire 617-foot tour. We loved being able to explore at our own pace and pause the audio whenever we wanted to take photos. It really brought the history of the Great Lakes to life for us!"

Sarah M., Educational Travel Blogger

About the app

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Description

This app from the National Museum of the Great Lakes will lead you on a guided tour of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship in Toledo, Ohio. Included in the app are audio clips describing the ship as well as historic images. The Schoonmaker is a lake freighter built in 1911 for the bulk cargo trade on the Great Lakes and, at 617’ long, she was the “Queen of the Lakes”. NMGL is dedicated to preserving and making known the history of the Great Lakes.

Latest Version

9.0.411

Size

137.6 MB

First Released

Apr 1, 2018

Step Aboard the Queen of the Lakes

Download the official companion app to unlock narrated stories and rare historic images as you explore the Schoonmaker at your own pace.

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