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  • Robert C. Wente US 110778

    Explore the history of the Robert C. Wente, a wooden propeller steamer that met its fate in a fire on the St. Clair River in 1927.

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  • J. H. Stevens (1927)

    Explore the wreck of the J. H. Stevens, a wooden cargo steamer lost to fire in Lake Huron, with all crew members rescued safely.

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  • Rainbow US 11064

    Explore the remains of the Rainbow, a historic tugboat lost to fire in 1927, located near Peche Island in the Detroit River.

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  • David G. Thomson C 85306

    Explore the wreck of the DAVID G. THOMSON, a wooden tugboat lost on Tecumseh Reef in 1927, known for its rich maritime history and challenging dive conditions.

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  • Varuna C 72967

    The Varuna was a wooden screw steamer, notable for its 90-foot length and a design tailored for transporting general cargo across Lake Ontario. Built at Wolfe Island, Ontario, in 1880.

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  • Meteor (Bloom, Nelson) US 17570

    Explore the history of the Meteor, a versatile Great Lakes freighter that transitioned from steam to sail before its scuttling in 1927.

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  • Wahnapitea

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the tug Wahnapitea and the logging debris field in Wyatt Bay, Lake Huron. A dive into early 20th-century history awaits.

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  • Whale

    Explore the wreck of the Whale, a former car ferry turned sandsucker barge, lost in 1927 after a collision in Lake St. Clair.

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  • Delaware (1868)

    Explore the remains of the Delaware, a historic schooner barge, now a fascinating dive site in Sturgeon Bay, Michigan.

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  • James Beard (Wesley Hawkins)

    Explore the history of the James Beard, a vital ferry connecting Port Huron and Sarnia for over 40 years, now abandoned in the St. Clair River.

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