MS Norgoma
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The MS Norgoma was a Canadian steam-powered car ferry that primarily sailed the route between Tobermory and South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island, along with her sister ship the SS Norisle and another ferry, the MS Normac.
The Norgoma was built at the Collingwood shipyards in 1950. She travelled many different routes until 1963, when the Trans-Canada Highway was completed. The ship was refitted with diesel engines to replace her steam engines. This was when she actually took her place along her sistership and sailed the Manitoulin Island – Tobermory route. According to Captain Schrieber, who captained the Norgoma,it was the first vessel that he commanded where he witnessed livestock showing signs of seasickness
In 1974, both the Norgoma and the Norisle were replaced by the much larger and more modern MS Chi-Cheemaun which could accommodate more vehicles than both sister ships put together. The Norgoma is now berthed permanently as a museum ship in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario.
