Becker Boiler Co. employees Bruce Albanese (right) and Terry Phelps repair a pipe in the stern of the St. Marys Challenger last month in South Chicago. The cement carrier is undergoing scheduled maintenance. Becker Boiler Co. employees Bruce Albanese (right) and Terry Phelps repair a pipe in the stern of the St. Marys Challenger last month in South Chicago. The cement carrier is undergoing scheduled maintenance."In boat nerd land, the Challenger is a big deal. It's a bit romantic to see this boat still going after 100 years."
~ George Wharton, a Canadian retiree fascinated with Great Lakes ships
You can have the Caribbean, one of these days I'd like to take a great lakes cruise.