Schooner SV Utopia 1946

S/V UTOPIA
Built in 1946, Utopia is one of the last classically built and still surviving Great Lake Schooners.  

The historic Great Lakes schooner Utopia, built in 1946, offers a fascinating glimpse into maritime history. 

Dockside visitors can explore this beautifully crafted vessel, which was designed by Fred J. Peterson of Peterson Builders, Inc. in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and built in 1946. Utopia’s unique features include a steel double bottom for strength, wooden hull sides for warmth, and twin Detroit diesel engines. Visitors can marvel at her elegant lines, learn about her global circumnavigation, and appreciate the craftsmanship that has kept her sailing for decades. Utopia currently resides under the stewardship of the her new owners based in Manitowoc Wisconsin, where it continues to inspire curiosity and passion for the Great Lakes among learners of all ages.