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  • Araxes (1856)

    Explore the wreck of the Araxes, a steam barge that foundered in Saginaw Bay in 1894, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Great Lakes shipping.

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  • Julia Miner (1867)

    Explore the wreck of the Julia Miner, a wooden schooner that struck a reef in 1894, leading to a remarkable rescue and repair story.

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  • H. D. Stockman(1885)

    Explore the wreck of the H. D. Stockman, a wooden schooner lost in a gale in 1894 near Point Lookout, Lake Huron.

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  • William Shupe (1862)

    Explore the wreck of the William Shupe, a wooden schooner lost in a storm in 1894 off Port Huron, Michigan. All crew survived this maritime incident.

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  • American Union US 307

    Explore the wreck of the American Union, a wooden schooner turned bark, lost in Lake Huron in 1894. A reminder of the challenges faced by 19th-century Great Lakes shipping.

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  • Moses Gage US 50563

    Explore the wreck of the Moses Gage, a wooden schooner lost in 1894 during a gale on Lake Michigan, with all crew rescued.

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  • Myrtle (c1850)

    Explore the tragic sinking of the Myrtle, a wooden schooner lost in a storm near Chicago in 1894, claiming all six crew members.

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  • Mercury (1871)

    Explore the wreck of the Mercury, a three-masted schooner lost in a gale in 1894, with a rich history and significant maritime lessons.

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  • Lincoln Dall US 15577

    Explore the wreck of the Lincoln Dall, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan, with a rich history of service and mishaps.

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  • M.J. Cummings US 90592

    Explore the wreck of the M.J. Cummings, a 3-masted schooner lost in 1894 near Milwaukee Harbor, offering a glimpse into late 19th-century maritime history.

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