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  • Lady Franklin (1842)

    Explore the wreck of the Lady Franklin, a wooden schooner lost in 1895 during a storm in Lake Huron.

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  • The Storm of September 30, 1895

    A violent storm on Lake Superior caused significant damage to vessels and endangered lives, highlighting the perils of Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Condor

    Explore the mystery of the CONDOR, a schooner lost during a violent storm on Lake Michigan in 1895. Discover its history and the challenges faced by sailors of the era.

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  • Charles J. Kershaw (Kershaw)

    Explore the wreck of the Charles J. Kershaw, a steam screw cargo vessel lost in 1895 during a storm on Lake Superior.

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  • Elma US 8895

    Explore the wreck of the Elma, a wooden schooner-barge lost in 1895 during a storm near Miner’s Castle in Lake Superior.

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  • Richard J. Carney US 56496(R.J. Carney)

    Explore the wreck of the Richard J. Carney, a wooden schooner-barge lost in Lake Superior, a testament to the challenges of 19th-century maritime trade.

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  • Charles A. King (1878)

    Explore the wreck of the Charles A. King, a two-masted schooner lost in 1895, resting in over 200 feet of Lake Huron’s cold waters.

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  • Queen City US 20563

    Explore the wreck of the Queen City, a three-masted schooner lost in a storm in 1895, located near Hog Island Reef in Lake Michigan.

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  • C.A. Johnson

    Explore the wreck of the C.H. Johnson, a 19th-century schooner lost near Gros Cap, known for its cargo of stone and the resilience of its crew.

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  • A.W. Comstock

    Explore the story of the A.W. Comstock, a schooner-barge lost in Lake Superior during a fierce gale in 1895. Discover its brief history and the challenges faced by early mariners.

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