The Christmas Tree Ship

Pennington s book the historic christmas tree ship is a heftier paperback intended for mature readers who are interested in the history of the ship the exact records in depth discussions of the storm the lifesaving efforts and much more.

The christmas tree ship. The tradition of the christmas tree ship is not only a great way to honor those lost but also an opportunity for inner city kids to get the joy of a christmas tree during the holidays said. Delivery surcharges and 2 day and overnight shipping charges still apply. Pathways press 2004 that includes a wealth of photographs newspaper clippings and information on the legendary vessel and the schuenemann family. The christmas tree ship is a beautifully illustrated children s book.

The christmas tree ship was a three masted schooner that was easily recognized by waiting crowds when they saw a christmas tree tied to her main mast and her decks loaded with thousands of christmas trees destined for chicago families. The rouse simmons was the original christmas tree ship that came to chicago at the beginning of the holiday season for over 30 years in the early 1900 s. A true story of faith hope and love west bend wi. Wisconsin author and historian rochelle pennington has written an exhaustive yet appealing history the historic christmas tree ship.

Coast guard cutter mackinaw wlbb 30 delivers christmas trees from northern michigan to chicago every year as a part of chicago s christmas ship program. The one of a kind icebreaker and. On this day nov. The oil and acrylic color illustrations by chris ellison are superb and capture the emotions of the story.

Find home goods and seasonal decor all year round at christmas tree shops andthat. The story is fiction but is based on historical facts. The rouse simmons was a three masted schooner famous for having sunk in a violent storm on lake michigan in 1912. Shop now for the best bargains on holiday decorations home decor and more.

23 1912 the 44 year old schooner rouse simmons also known as the christmas tree ship foundered in lake michigan near two rivers wisconsin with all on board. The legacy of the schooner lives on in the area with frequent ghost sightings and tourist attractions whereby its final route is traced. Pennington spent hours in libraries and historical societies pursuing decades old documents and newspaper articles.