William A. Irvin

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Irvin's namesake ore boat, the William A. Irvin was christened in 1938 and served as a flagship of U.S. Steel's Great Lakes fleet until her retirement in 1978. [4] The vessel was purchased by the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. It was converted to a maritime museum in 1986. [5] It floats on a slip in the harbor of Duluth, Minnesota.

References

  1. "'Bill' Irvin, Once Messenger Boy, Named Vice President of U.S. Steel". The Pittsburgh Press . September 3, 1931.
  2. "W. A. Irvin 78, Dies. U.S. Steel Ex-Chief. President of Corporation from 1932 to 1938. Was Leader in National Safety Council" . The New York Times . January 2, 1952.
  3. "Former Steel Corporation Head Dies". Owosso Argus-Press . Associated Press. January 2, 1952.
  4. "History: The tale of the William A. Irvin". Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  5. "History: The DECC". Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
William Adolph Irvin
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Irvin in 1935.
4th President of U.S. Steel
In office
April 19, 1932 January 1, 1938