The ships transported lumber to many parts of the United States because Muskegon had many trees. Today Muskegon's port is not very busy because cars and trucks have replaced the steamers, tugboats and wagons. Instead of steamers and tugboats we have speed boats. Ships and boats are made of steel and other metals. They run by motors.
Lighthouses still exist.
They help the ships and small boats see at night. This page was created by the Muskegon Public Schools Social Studies Web Site Committee. Please email us with questions and comments.