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Legacy of the Rouse Simmons lives on in annual 'Christmas Tree Ship'
Battle Creek Enquirer 27 Nov 2025
The Rouse Simmons, known as "The Christmas Tree Ship," sank in Lake Michigan in 1912, ending a beloved Chicago tradition.In 2000, the U.S ... Unfortunately, Schuenemann and the Rouse Simmons met their end the night of Nov.
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Chicago Tribune
23 Nov 2025
Today in Chicago History: ‘Christmas Tree Ship’ Rouse Simmons sinks in Lake Michigan
2 inches (1981) The Rouse Simmons, a ship loaded with a cargo of Christmas trees, sank in 1912 ... The Rouse Simmons, known as the “Christmas Tree Ship,” vanished in a storm on Lake Michigan during its trip from Michigan to Chicago.
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Two Rivers plans pair of events Nov. 23 honoring the Christmas Tree Ship the Rouse Simmons
Herald Times Reporter 06 Nov 2025
TWO RIVERS – Two Rivers Historical Society is hosting two presentations on the story of the Rouse Simmons, also known as the Christmas Tree Ship, on Nov ... 23, 1912.The story of the Rouse Simmons.
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