15 vintage photos of freighters chugging along the shores of Michigan

Anyone who has spent time on Michigan's waterways knows that freighters are very common. Here are 15 vintage photos of freighters chugging along the shores of Michigan.

All photos from the Wayne State Virtual Library.

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15 vintage photos of freighters chugging along the shores of Michigan

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