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  • Maplegorge, (Ionia/Fairfax) C 111966

    Explore the scuttled remains of the Maplegorge, a steel-hulled bulk freighter, resting in the Amherst Island Graveyard at 70 ft depth.

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  • Fred Mercur

    Explore the wreck of the Fred Mercur, a wooden bulk freighter that sank in 1925 after a fire, now resting in the St. Lawrence River.

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  • Jenne V. Merri

    Explore the submerged wreck of the Jenne V. Merri, a schooner that sank in 1925 in Lake Huron, posing a navigational hazard due to its shallow depth.

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  • Custodian

    Explore the wreck of the Custodian, a tugboat lost to fire in 1925, now resting in shallow waters near West Sister Island.

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  • Thousand Islander US 223896

    Explore the wreck of the Thousand Islander, a gas screw vessel destroyed by fire in 1925, highlighting the maritime history of the Thousand Islands region.

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  • Mapleglen (Wyoming) C 141589

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the Mapleglen, a merchant vessel scuttled in 1925, located off Amherst Island in Lake Ontario.

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  • Kelley Island US 212301

    Explore the tragic story of the Kelley Island, a dredge lost in 1925, highlighting the importance of safety in maritime operations.

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  • Cayuga US 220557

    Explore the story of the Cayuga, a wooden steam freighter lost to fire in 1925, and its role in Lake Ontario’s maritime history.

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  • Grace Dormer US 10997

    Explore the history of the Grace Dormer, a ferry boat that served the Great Western Railway, faced multiple incidents, and ultimately met its fate in 1925.

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  • S.W. Gee (Yale, Columbia)

    Explore the wreck of the S.W. Gee, a historic tugboat resting in Lake Huron, offering insights into Great Lakes maritime history.

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