Episode 15 - The Christmas Tree Ship

The tragic tale of the Christmas Tree Ship.







Episode 15 - The Christmas Tree Ship





























Painting by artist Eric Forsberg











The tradition and generosity of Captain Santa and The
Christmas Tree


Ship lives on each year through the efforts of non-profit
charity Chicago's Christmas Ship . Chicago's boating
community reenacts the arrival of the Rouse Simmons and
distributes Christmas trees to deserving families that would not
otherwise be able to


enjoy a tree during the holiday season.








Captain
Schuenemann, center








Elise Schuenemann