There is much to see and do in Door County during the summer.  As I was driving over a bridge in Sturgeon Bay, marveling at (and envying) the number of in yachts that were in the bay, I saw a vessel that was far larger than any of the yachts...and very clearly not a recreational boat - in fact, I was guessing it wasn't a boat at all. After seeing this monstrous thing several times as I crossed the bridge, I finally pulled off the highway and found my way to it.  I was excited to have found the road that lead me directly to the object of my curiosity (obsession :), but as I approached it I suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of anxiety - the size was incredibly intimidating. By now I could see that it was a  of some sort of cargo ship, and it reminded me of pictures I'd seen of the famed Edmund Fitzgerald.  Having come from Madison where the most I ever see are medium-sized recreational boats, I was in awe of "my find".   I was able to drive right up to the ship and I felt its massiveness looming over me as I approached it in my car.  When I got out of my car and started to walk toward it, I found that I was more than just intimidated, I actually felt a bit afraid!  Of what, I don't know - I can only imagine it was because of its size.

The boat was named the Edward L. Ryerson  and, as I learned after getting home and looking it up on the internet, it has an interesting history - though not nearly as tragic as the Edmund Fitzgerald!  You can see more pictures and read all about this awesome ship at http://www.boatnerd.com/pictures/fleet/ryerson.htm.