I still believe that the vessels' home (if Bay City is awarded her) should be in the heart of town instead of off in the distance "across from a sewage waste station". With all of the venues that are held in or around Vets park, the old slip would be the perfect resting place for her. She would be in the company of other sea going historical treasures and would enhance them. Or would they enhance her. The scuttled wooden ships, rudder, historical fact sheets and what have you would make her home a happy one. Even the riverwalk, near its proximity to the ships logical berth would come into play. What a sight to see when out of town folks are on their walk come upon and marvel at this beautiful display. What a treat it would be for them. Do you think they would tell their friends back home? You bet they would. Just as would the fireworks etc spectators. The added cost to dock her there just seems logical to accept and overcome. I think it can be done. It even makes more sense with the "Up Town site within earshot of that slip. Yes,I know that the prep work is complete in the "out of the way location" but my gut feeling keeps telling me that it is wrong. What an economic/attendance addition to the River of Time etc that the ship would create. A spot within walking distance from festivals attended by thousands of folks throughout the season seems like a thing to consider. Remember the saying, out of sight, out of mind. It would highlight everything that the "showcase" area of our city is famous for. To stuff it anywhere else in this town would be a disgrace. The proposed, out of the way site may be avoided by many tourists because they would have to be bused or drive to it. I liken the chosen berth for her to placing a fine arts gallery in a cornfield. It would be cruel to have this fine ship placed out in left field when it deserves to be on home plate. Again, what a shame. And those are my thoughts.

I would like to see some more jr. sports on here....

I have to agree with Maj. Edson, the time and energy spent on this project to bring such a wonderful attraction (and history) is doomed to failure if it is not prominently featured and displayed. Are the city fathers ashamed of this floating mueseum? This ship deserves to be put in a place of honor and pride or let it go to someplace where it can be!