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  • Lumberman (1862)

    Explore the wreck of the Lumberman, a rare double-centerboard schooner lost in a squall in 1893, now a popular dive site in Lake Michigan.

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  • Lucille (1884)

    Explore the wreck of the Lucille, a wooden schooner lost to winter storms in Lake Michigan, illustrating the perils of maritime navigation in the Great Lakes.

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  • Lothair C 71170

    Explore the wreck of the Lothair, a steam barge that played a significant role in Great Lakes shipping before its destruction by fire in 1893.

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  • Templeton

    Explore the wreck of the Templeton, a small freight vessel lost in 1893, rumored to be carrying whiskey and other valuables during a storm near South Manitou Island.

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  • Northern

    Explore the history of the Northern, the first steam-powered vessel on the northern Muskoka lakes, which served as a vital link for local communities.

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  • Templeton (pre-1893)

    Explore the mystery of the Templeton, a possible steamer lost in 1893 near South Manitou Island, carrying whiskey and merchandise.

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  • Margaret A. Muir (1872)

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the Margaret A. Muir, a three-masted schooner that played a vital role in Great Lakes commerce.

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  • M.J. Cummings US 91329

    Explore the history of the M.J. Cummings, a steam screw tugboat that met a tragic end by fire in the 1890s, leaving behind a legacy in Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • Northerner (1871)

    Explore the wreck of the Northerner, a wooden propeller steamer lost in Lake Superior due to a grounding and subsequent fire.

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  • Kincardine C 71147

    Explore the wreck of the Kincardine, a wooden steambarge with a storied history of incidents and rebuilds, now resting in Lake Huron.

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