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  • William Finch US 80696

    Explore the wreck of the William Finch, a scow schooner lost in a storm while salvaging gear in Lake Michigan. A notable piece of maritime history.

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  • Wing

    The Wing was a small wooden schooner wrecked in Lake Michigan in 1900, illustrating the challenges faced by mariners in the Great Lakes.

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  • A.C. Keating US 105346

    Explore the wreck of the A.C. Keating, a wooden schooner-barge lost in a storm on Lake Superior in 1900.

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  • Hattie Vinton C 71222

    Explore the wreck of Hattie Vinton, a wooden tug that met its fate in Lake Superior in 1900. Details of its loss remain largely undocumented.

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  • Fred L. Wells US 120246 (Raney)

    Explore the wreck of the Fred L. Wells, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Ontario in 1900, with a rich history in Great Lakes trade.

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  • Rosa Sonsmith US 11057

    Explore the remains of the Rosa Sonsmith, a three-masted schooner lost in 1900 during a storm in Lake Erie. All crew were rescued, but the wreck is a total loss.

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  • Silver Lake US 116263

    Explore the wreck of the Silver Lake, a scow schooner sunk in 1900, offering divers a glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • Fabiola C 72577 (Royal Oak)

    Explore the wreck of the Fabiola, a 19th-century wooden schooner, resting near False Duck Island in Lake Ontario. A dive site rich in maritime history.

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  • M. L. Breck (Marion L. Breck)

    Explore the history of the M. L. Breck, a wooden schooner with a storied past, now resting in Georgian Bay. A dive site rich in archaeological significance.

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  • Norma US 18605

    Explore the wreck of the Norma, a 19th-century wooden schooner lost in Lake Michigan, with a rich history of service and trade.

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