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  • Andaste US 106926

    Explore the mystery of the Andaste, a steel-hulled sandsucker that vanished in 1929 while transporting gravel on Lake Michigan.

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  • Edward Buckley (1891)

    Explore the wreck of the Edward Buckley, a wooden steam barge that played a vital role in the Great Lakes lumber trade before its sinking in 1929.

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  • Miss York

    Explore the ceremonial burning of the Miss York, a retired ferry that became a public spectacle at Sunnyside Beach in 1929.

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  • Giggle (1929)

    Explore the wreck of the Giggle, a wooden speedboat that sank in the St. Lawrence River after a collision in 1929.

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  • Hinckly (1902)

    Explore the wreck of the Hinckley, a steambarge that played a vital role in Lake Ontario’s shipping industry before its loss in 1929.

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  • Miss Simcoe (1929)

    Explore the ceremonial burning of the Miss Simcoe, a retired ferry, in Lake Ontario, a unique event in Toronto’s maritime history.

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  • Tiger US 166685

    Explore the wreck of the Tiger, a steel dredge scow lost to fire in 1929 off Lakeside, Michigan. A reminder of the hazards faced by vessels on the Great Lakes.

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  • John Hanlan (1884)

    Explore the history of the John Hanlan, a wooden screw ferry that served Toronto Island routes until its ceremonial burning in 1929.

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  • O.E. Parks US 155208

    Explore the wreck of the O.E. Parks, a wooden-hulled barge that foundered near Thunder Bay Island in 1929, contributing to the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes.

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  • E.J. Laway Jr. US 212765

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the E.J. Laway Jr., a steamer that sank in 1929, offering a glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history.

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