Our Mission
The CHICAGO’S CHRISTMAS SHIP is a not for profit, all volunteer organization, derived from the marine community of greater Chicago. It is dedicated to the acquisition and donation of Christmas trees, which are donated to the disadvantaged. It is dedicated to the betterment of the Christmas Season for families and children who would not otherwise have had an opportunity to afford, experience and enjoy the Holiday Season with a Christmas tree.”
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Primary School Kids

Children from the Manteno Illinois School District plan their field trip to Chicago each year to relive the tradition of the “Christmas Tree Ship” story.

Capt Schueneman and a member of the crew sound the distress horn

Capt Schueneman and a member of the crew sound the distress horn

"This is the scary part" Says the Captain

"This is the scary part", says the Captain

The show actors and producers meet their fans

The show actors and producers meet their fans