On Nov. 15, 1938, the James E. McAlpine was in Milwaukee loading cargo. Vintage photographs from the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society and Milwaukee Public Library provide a glimpse into the ship’s history. Read the full story by OnMilwaukee.
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