Some retirees spend their days on the golf course. Others spend their time in the recliner doing crossword puzzles. But a group of retirees in St. Louis is spending their time remaking an old boat.
Sheet metal workers played a central role in the building of the SS Admiral, which had a long history on the St. Louis riverfront. In 1980, members of the St. Louis branch of the union, Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, constructed a replica of the famous steamboat to honor their craft and the city’s history.
The 1:20-scale model has had a life with as many twists and turns as its larger, more famous cousin. Now, retirees from Local 36 are working to restore the replica to its previous glory…