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- ↑ "William H. Gratwick (1880, Steambarge)". Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ↑ "William H. Gratwick (1882, Tug (Towboat))". Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ↑ "William H. Gratwick (1887, Bulk Freighter)". Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ↑ "William H. Gratwick (1893, Package Freighter)". Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ↑ "William H. Gratwick (1902, Package Freighter)". Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
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