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  • Twilight (1873)

    Explore the remains of the Twilight, a wooden-hulled vessel destroyed by fire in 1891, with no known wreck site or remains.

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  • Twilight (1873)

    Explore the history of the Twilight, a wooden schooner lost to fire in 1891 at Tyrconnell Dock, Lake Erie. Discover its construction, service, and the mystery surrounding its final moments.

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  • Evaline Bates (1859)

    Explore the wreck of Evaline Bates, a wooden packet lost in a storm on Lake Superior in 1891, with no casualties reported.

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  • Millard Fillmore (1856)

    Explore the wreck of the Millard Fillmore, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Huron in 1891, known for its modest size and historical significance.

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  • Dawn US 6127

    Explore the wreck of the Dawn, a 19th-century schooner that capsized in Lake Michigan, offering insights into maritime history and the challenges faced by sailing vessels.

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  • B.F. Ferris

    Explore the history of the B.F. Ferris, a wooden steam-powered vessel that tragically burned and sank in Lake Huron in 1891.

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  • Colonel Cook (Augusta)

    Explore the wreck of the Colonel Cook, a wooden schooner-barge lost in 1891 near Lorain, Ohio. Accessible at 20 feet, it offers a glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • Ira Chaffee US 12131

    Explore the wreck of the Ira Chaffee, a wooden steam barge lost to fire in 1891, and learn about its significant role in Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • C. Gearing (1869)

    Explore the wreck of the C. Gearing, a historic schooner lost to fire in 1891, resting in Lake Ontario near Trenton.

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  • H. Moore US 11807

    Explore the wreck of the H. Moore, a wooden scow-schooner lost in 1891 during a towing operation in Lake St. Clair.

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