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British Queen
Explore the history of the British Queen, a wooden schooner destroyed by fire in 1892, emblematic of 19th-century Great Lakes maritime trade.
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Kalamazoo (1888)
Explore the wreck of the Kalamazoo, a wooden-hulled passenger steamer that sank in 1892 after a collision in foggy conditions.
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Alma US 106517
Explore the wreck of the Alma, a wooden scow-schooner that capsized during a storm in 1892 near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Fishing Schooner Prince
The Fishing Schooner Prince is notable for its heroic rescue of the Alma’s crew in 1892, showcasing the maritime community’s spirit on Lake Michigan.
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Saginaw C 69524
Explore the history of the Saginaw, a unique wrecking tug that transitioned from a small car ferry to a vital salvage vessel on the Detroit River.
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Celtic C 71151
Explore the wreck of the Celtic, a wooden freighter that sank in 1892 after a collision in Lake Erie, marking a significant chapter in Great Lakes maritime history.
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Yosemite 27541
Explore the remains of the Yosemite, a wooden freighter lost to fire in 1892, in the waters of Lake Superior.
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Snow Drop US 22377
Explore the wreck of the Snow Drop, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm while carrying cedar posts. All crew survived the incident.
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City of London 1888
Explore the history of the City of London, a sidewheel steamer that served as a passenger ferry until its fiery demise in 1892.
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May Corgan
Explore the wreck of the May Corgan, a steam tug that sank in 1891 during a gale in Lake Superior, illustrating the challenges of small-vessel operations.
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