
There is strong veteran, business and community organizational support to bring the retired historic naval ship USS Canon 90 to Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Become a USS Canon P90 member and receive the USS Canon Signal Newsletter before they get published online. In addition you will also receive updates pertaining to bringing the USS Canon to Sheboygan. Plus - membership entitles you to a Ship's Store 10% order discount!
One of the major expenses of bringing the USS Canon to Sheboygan will be the cost of towing. Why not consider sponsoring a mile ($125) of this 3,200+ mile trip from Pennsylvania to Sheboygan. Wisconsin Naval Ship Association is a 501c3 and donations are tax deductible. Send checks to WINSA/NAVMEC 3120 S. Business Drive, Suite 140, Sheboygan, WI 53081. View map of the journey.
More than 400 organizations signed on as supporters and the list continues to grow. This number of endorsing organizations includes forty-four (44) Sheboygan “neighborhood” businesses expressing support for the WINSA Naval Museum and Education Center of Sheboygan (NAVMECS) USS Canon Project. View list of supporting businesses.
We appreciate your support in helping to bring the USS Canon to Sheboygan. Please make checks, corporate matches, or other gifts payable to WINSA. Completed Pledge Cards can be mailed to the following address:
WINSA (NAVMECS)
3120 S. Business Drive - Suite 140
Sheboygan, WI 53081
The following key governmental officials have formally and strongly endorsed the Wisconsin Naval Ship Association, Inc. (WINSA) plans to bring the USS Canon (PG-90) permanently to Sheboygan, Wisconsin as a historic naval ship.
Senator Herb Kohl – Wisconsin
Senator Russ Feingold – Wisconsin
Senator Joe Leibham – 9th District
Congressman Thomas E. Petri - 8th District
Governor Jim Doyle
Representative Leah Vukmir – 14th District
Representative Terry Van Akkeren - 26th District
Representative Robert Turner - 61st District
Representative Robin J. Vos - 63rd District
Representative Jeff Stone – 82nd District
Senator Mary Lazich – 28th District
Senator Dave Hansen – 30th District
Mayor Bob Ryan (City of Sheboygan)
Sea Cadets get some hands-on- learning aboad a vessel during the Maritime Heritage Festival.