The J.T. Wing is moved to Belle Isle on July 24, 1948, where it was to be turned into a maritime museum.

Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives

The landlocked J.T. Wing on Belle Isle in 1949

Photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

The J.T. Wing at Belle Isle in 1954.

Family photo via Julie Schopieray

The J.T. Wing under way.

Photo from the Great Lakes Maritime Collection - MPL/WHMS