For Boblo Island visitors, the boat ride was as important as the amusement park itself. What is it about the Boblo Boat?

The Boblo Boat S.S. Ste. Claire is tied up on the Detroit River in August of 2017
FILE: The Boblo Boat S.S. Ste. Claire is tied up on the Detroit River in August of 2017. Photo credit Mike Campbell/WWJ

(WWJ) For almost 100 years, the Boblo Island Amusement Park was a beacon of entertainment in Detroit.

Now 30 years after the Boblo Boats stopped service on the Detroit River, the steamships still hold a special place in the hearts of many.

In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark pinpoints the power of the nostalgia behind these historic vessels.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ