The Ste. Claire boat is still being restored. I got the following information from their website www.bobloboat.com It states the following:
For a donation of $100.00, you will receive a season pass to ride the Ste. Claire any time during her first year of operation as many times as you would like. Alternatively, for a $100.00 donation, your name will be placed on a plaque that will permanently be placed on the main deck of ship in honor of those who helped bring the Ste. Claire back to life.
NOVEMBER 2009 RESTORATION UPDATE The restoration has been focusing on the main deck in the last few weeks. The port side cabins have been sandblasted and primed. Over the next few weeks we will be focusing on the starboard cabins. The floor between the second deck and third deck foyers has been removed and awaiting to be rebuilt. Our goal is to have the main deck and second and third deck foyers ready by the Spring. Although the ship will not be completely done by next year, enough will be done so that the Ste. Claire can spend some time on the Detroit waterfront to celebrate her 100th anniversary. Thank you for all your support,
Ron Kattoo
If you would like to have a part in the effort to restore and return to service the Bob-Lo Boat Ste. Claire your donation in any amount would be most appreciated. Help us to save a National Historic Landmark and an important part of our maritime history. The Ste. Claire restoration project is not a non-profit organization, nor are any donations to the project tax deductible.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Also on the site is the Bob-Lo Boat gallery. On that site it shows pictures of what they are doing. It looked like they were redoing the top deck. The pictures are really interesting to see.