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  • Groton (1868)

    Explore the wreck of the Groton, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1897, with all crew rescued safely.

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  • Commodore Jack Barry US 126355 (Constitution, Jack Berry)

    Explore the history of the Commodore Jack Barry, a wooden tugboat that met a fiery end in Lake Superior. A dive site rich in maritime heritage.

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  • Frank W. Gifford (1868)

    Explore the wreck of the Frank W. Gifford, a wooden-hulled schooner lost in Lake Michigan in 1897, emblematic of the era’s maritime trade.

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  • C.W. Wells US 116244

    Explore the story of the C.W. Wells, a wooden tugboat lost to fire in 1897 near Bar Point, Lake Erie. Discover its history and the circumstances of its tragic end.

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  • Kate Winslow US 14281

    Explore the wreck of the Kate Winslow, a three-masted schooner lost in a storm in 1897, now a mystery beneath Lake Michigan.

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  • Comet US 125987

    Explore the wreck of the steam tug COMET, a historical vessel lost to fire in Lake Superior. A dive site for advanced divers, it offers a glimpse into 19th-century maritime history.

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  • E.B. Hale US 135012

    Explore the wreck of the E.B. Hale, a wooden bulk freighter lost in Lake Huron during a storm in 1897. No current navigational warnings exist as the wreck remains undiscovered.

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  • Nellie Hammond US 130124

    Explore the wreck of the Nellie Hammond, a small wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1897.

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  • Addie US 105168

    Explore the wreck of the ADDIE, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan, known for its role in coastal trade.

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  • Jennie Matthews

    Explore the history of the Jennie Matthews, a resilient wooden schooner that faced numerous challenges on the Great Lakes, including groundings and storms.

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