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  • John B. Breymann US 91857

    Explore the wreck of the John B. Breymann, a wooden steam tug lost to fire in 1926 while moored in Toledo’s Maumee River yard.

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  • John B Breymann US 91857

    Explore the history of the John B Breymann, a wooden tugboat that served the Great Lakes until its fiery end in 1926.

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  • Theora US 145640

    Explore the wreck of Theora, an early wooden fish tug scuttled in Iron Bay, Lake Superior, with a rich history of fishing and marine service.

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  • Nisbet Grammer

    Explore the wreck of the Nisbet Grammer, the largest steel vessel lost in Lake Ontario, resting over 500 feet deep since 1926.

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  • Beaverstone

    Explore the wreck of the Beaverstone, a tugboat lost in 1926 near Bustard Island, Georgian Bay. Discover its history and the challenges faced by mariners on the Great Lakes.

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  • Joe Smith C 138862 (The Moose US 203947)

    Explore the remains of the Joe Smith, a wooden-hulled steam vessel lost to fire in 1926, located in Amethyst Harbor, Lake Superior.

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  • Firien (1918)

    The Firien, a converted gasoline motor vessel, sank during sea trials after a fire broke out onboard. No crew were lost in the incident.

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  • St Louis C 75386

    Explore the wreck of the ST. LOUIS, a canal schooner scuttled in Wolfe Island Graveyard, offering a glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • W.G. Mason

    Explore the accessible wreck of the W.G. Mason, a wooden tugboat sunk in 1926, located in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

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  • Como

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the Como, a passenger vessel scuttled in Lake Minnetonka in 1926, offering unique diving conditions and historical significance.

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