Explore Lake Superior Aboard Sadie Ann
Learn, Research and Experience Lake Superior and its Watershed
Introducing Sadie Ann
Sadie Ann is a custom-built, hybrid-drive education and research vessel designed to expand access to Lake Superior and its vast watershed – one of North America’s most ecologically diverse and culturally significant freshwater systems.
Operated by the Lake Superior Research Institute at UW–Superior, Sadie Ann is available to educators, researchers, organizations and businesses across the region and beyond.
Faculty from a range of disciplines at UW–Superior are incorporating Sadie Ann into their courses, giving students the opportunity to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences directly on Lake Superior.
Experience Sadie Ann
One vessel. Endless opportunities – for learning, discovery and collaboration.
A Coast Guard certified passenger vessel fitted with the tools of a research vessel, Sadie Ann is an ideal platform for experiences on Lake Superior. From on-the-water field trips and compelling studies of freshwater ecosystems to maritime trainings and constituency building cruises, Sadie Ann delivers safe, accessible experiences on one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the world.
Tailored Experiences for Every Mission
Help keep Sadie Ann afloat, for education, exploration and the future.
