A collection of official reports and documentation detailing shipwrecks, collisions, groundings, fires, and other accidents that occurred on the Great Lakes. These records were compiled by government agencies like the Department of Marine and Fisheries in Canada or U.S. agencies overseeing maritime commerce and safety.
Relevance:
• Includes valuable data about specific incidents, such as the damage, cargo loss, or insurance implications of wrecks like the M. L. Breck during the late 19th century.
• Serves as an authoritative source for maritime historians and genealogists researching Great Lakes shipping history.
Access:
Available at Library and Archives Canada, NOAA databases, and other maritime history repositories.