More than just revolutionizing recreational boating, Michigan boat builders also left their mark on history--from developing the speedy runabouts favored by illicit
rum-runners during the Prohibition era, to creating the landing craft that carried Allied forces to shores in Europe and the Pacific in WWII.
* Play the role of a Federal Prohibition agent chasing
rum-runners in a custom-built video game where you drive your own speedboat.
Because of its strategic location, minutes from Philadelphia, hours from New York and less than a day's drive from Chicago, the city is a hub of activity for
rum-runners. If you missed this on TV, catch up now.
I remember my grandfather telling me about "
rum-runners" coming ashore at Yachats during prohibition.
These feature a "
rum-runners cheap adventure" where you head into the interior, refreshing yourself with the odd sip of rum out of a fresh coconut.