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  • SS Superior City (1898)

    Explore the wreck of SS Superior City, a tragic collision site in Lake Superior, known for its historical significance and challenging dive conditions.

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  • James H. Shrigley US 76214

    Explore the wreck of the James H. Shrigley, a historical steambarge resting in Lake Ontario, known for its flush profile and rich maritime heritage.

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  • Mary Woolson US 91988

    Explore the wreck of the Mary Woolson, a wooden schooner-barge lost in 1920, offering insights into Great Lakes shipping history.

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  • Goshawk (1866)

    Explore the wreck of the Goshawk, a wooden schooner that sank in 1920 after 54 years of service, highlighting the challenges faced by older vessels in stormy conditions.

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  • Marblehead (1908)

    Explore the wreck of the Marblehead, a small vessel lost in Lake Erie in 1920, with minimal documentation and no crew aboard at the time of sinking.

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  • Bigalow H.P. US 96269

    Explore the history of the H.P. Bigelow, a luxurious yacht destroyed by fire in 1920, symbolizing the Gilded Age’s recreational boating culture.

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  • Duncan City US 157096

    Explore the accessible wreck of the Duncan City, a historical tugboat in Lake Huron, featuring remnants of its hull and machinery.

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  • Troy (1872)

    Explore the remains of the TROY, a schooner barge that played a vital role in the Great Lakes lumber trade, now resting in Scammon Cove.

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  • Echo (1853)

    Explore the history of the Echo, a two-masted schooner built in 1853, which met its fate during harbor improvements in Toronto.

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  • Pere Marquette No. 3

    Explore the story of Pere Marquette No. 3, a steel-hulled ferry lost to ice in 1920, with all aboard rescued safely.

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