Great Lakes River. From 1844 through 1857, palace steamers carried passengers and cargo around the Great Lakes. In the first half of the 20th century large luxurious passenger steamers sailed the lakes in opulence. The Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company had several vessels at the time and hired workers from all walks of life to help operate these vessels. Several ferries currently operate on the Great Lakes to carry passengers to various islands, including Isle Royale, Drummond Island, Pelee Island, Mackinac Island, Beaver Island, Bois Blanc Island (Ontario), Bois Blanc Island (Michigan), Kelleys Island, South Bass Island, North Manitou Island, South Manitou
Great Lakes Christian High School of about 110 students. The academic, residential and extracurricular programs are outstanding. There are about 30 international students at the school and they hold 15 different passports. Although the school was started by members of the Church of Christ — all faith backgrounds are welcomed. Great Lakes Christian High School Great Lakes Christian High School is a private Christian high school in Beamsville, Ontario affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Great Lakes Christian High School began operation in 1952 on the former estate of S.T. Creet, who had purchased the property from the estate of Senator William Gibson in 1918].