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  • ADA US 100598

    Explore the wreck of the ADA, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan, with a rich history and a story of survival.

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  • James Pickands (1886)

    Explore the wreck of the James Pickands, a wooden bulk freighter that met its fate on Sawtooth Reef in 1894, offering a glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • J.N. Carter C 72962

    Explore the history of the J.N. Carter, a two-masted wooden schooner lost in 1894, now a part of the maritime legacy in Lake Huron.

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  • O.W. Cheney US 155034

    Explore the wreck of the O.W. Cheney, a wooden tugboat that sank in 1894 near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, after a collision. Dive into its rich maritime history.

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  • Ira Chaffee US 12131

    Explore the remains of the Ira Chaffee, a 19th-century steamer that transitioned from passenger service to a steambarge before its final scuttling in 1894.

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  • Milton D Ward US 90162

    Explore the history of the Milton D. Ward, a sidewheel steamer that served the Great Lakes before its fiery end in 1894.

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  • Belle Laurie US 3042

    Explore the history of the Belle Laurie, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1894. Discover its construction, service history, and the circumstances of its loss.

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  • Roanoke (1867)

    Explore the wreck of the Roanoke, a wooden propeller steam barge that sank in 1894 after a fire. Discover its history and dive conditions.

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  • Glad Tidings US 85788

    Explore the wreck of the Glad Tidings, a wooden schooner lost in 1894 after a collision in the Detroit River. All hands were lost in this tragic maritime incident.

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  • Ocean (1872)

    Explore the history of the Ocean, a wooden-hulled steamer that faced a fiery demise and a tragic collision on Lake Ontario.

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