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New 3D Model Release – Northerner

Just added another Wisconsin schooner to the 3DShipwrecks.org website and database. The Northerner was an 81-foot, two-masted schooner built in 1851 at Clayton, New York by John Oades. It’s a small vessel that doesn’t get much attention in Great Lakes history archives, but its story is still a fascinating one. In 1868, while loaded with…

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  • Minerva Cook – First 3DModel of the Year for Lake Ontario

    TitMinerva Cook – A Historic Wreck in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Schooner Minerva Cook (Lake Ontario NMS) by Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary on Sketchfab The Minerva Cook is the first shipwreck model of the year for Lake Ontario, unveiled by NOAA to showcase this historic find. This wreck, known as the Point Peninsula Wreck, lies within the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary,…

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  • Discovery of SS Western Reserve

    We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) on their monumental discovery of the SS Western Reserve, a ship lost to the depths of Lake Superior for over 132 years. This remarkable find not only enriches our maritime history but also brings closure to one of the Great Lakes’ enduring…

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  • 3DShipwrecks Model Release – Albany

    Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society – GLSPS Posted to Facebook on December 21, 2024 We have just added another shallow water Lake Huron shipwreck to our 3DShipwrecks.org database and website. The 202 ft sidewheel steamer Albany was built at Detroit in 1846. It was one of the opulent steamers that carried package freight and passengers across the…

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  • Hesper Model Release

     New Model Release Alert  We’re excited to share the newly updated model release for the Hesper from our friends at 3DShipwrecks.org!  Dive into the History here: https://shotlinediving.comdocs/hesper-47/ Enjoy the incredible efforts of the talented 3DModel team. Don’t forget to Like their work, share this post to spread the word, and if you’re curious about the history of the Hesper, visit us at Shotline Diving for the…

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  • Photo and Video Submission

    Dan Gildea Posted on the March 5 at 12:16 PM  ·  Special thanks to Aaron Newman for his contributions to the wreck of the Henry Rooney. We have updated our page to reflect the wreck location and other details. Aaron also has a page I’ll put in the comments on the wreck for more information.

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  • Hoople Bridge Pics

    Allan BentonHistoric Cornwall and area in Photos and Stories February 27 at 4:39 AM  ·  Hooples creek between Long Sault and Ingleside then and after the seaway project

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  • Wreck Wednesday- Feb 26

    NOAA’s Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary February 26 at 11:35 AM  ·  Hello and welcome back to another #WreckWednesday! This week we are featuring the schooner HETTY TAYLOR! HETTY TAYLOR was built in Milwaukee in 1874 as a small, two-masted coastal schooner, intended to carry cargoes of grain, lumber, coal, and other bulk goods. In 1870s, many small schooners…

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  • Valley Spreader 21 Feb 2025

    Ottawa River Cave System Jill Heinerth, a cave explorer and collaborator with Dr. Andre Martel, shared her experiences and findings from the Gervais Caves, a network of underwater caves in the Ottawa River. The caves, home to a diverse ecosystem including freshwater mussels, are a unique habitat with a rich history of human exploration and…

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  • North King Postcard Shots

    Postcards posted to My Port Hope Facebook Page

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  • Cesena by GooseDiving

    February 19, 2025 – New 3D Model: Cesena Aircraft in Morrison’s Quarry We’re thrilled to feature the latest 3D model by Goose Diving — a striking visual of the Cesena aircraft resting peacefully beneath the surface at Morrison’s Quarry, Quebec. The model, published on Sketchfab on February 19, 2025, is clean, crisp, and absolutely smashing.…

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