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  • Metropolis US 16414

    Explore the wreck of the Metropolis, a wooden schooner with a storied history, lost in a storm in 1886 near Old Mission Point, Lake Michigan.

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  • North Star (1854)

    Explore the history of the North Star, a wooden schooner that foundered in Lake Ontario during a storm in 1886.

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  • Belle Walbridge US 2234

    Explore the wreck of the Belle Walbridge, a wooden-hulled schooner lost in 1886 during a gale in Lake Michigan.

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  • Jane C. Woodruff C 88635

    Explore the remains of the Jane C. Woodruff, a 19th-century schooner lost in Georgian Bay, known for her storied service and multiple incidents.

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  • Menekunee US 90765

    Explore the wreck of the Menekunee, a 19th-century schooner-barge lost in a storm on Lake Michigan, with a tragic history and a vital role in the lumber trade.

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  • Marinette US 90766

    Explore the wreck of the Marinette, a wooden schooner barge lost in a storm in 1886, with a tragic history and potential remains near Arcadia.

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  • Ida Walker (New Dominion)

    Explore the wreck of the Ida Walker, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm, now a site of historical significance in Weller’s Bay.

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  • South Haven (1866)

    Explore the wreck of the South Haven, a wooden schooner lost in a gale in 1886, with significant historical implications for Chicago’s maritime infrastructure.

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  • Lucerne US 15914

    Explore the wreck of the Lucerne, a historic schooner lost in Lake Superior during a fierce storm in 1886.

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  • Milwaukee Belle US 16642

    Explore the wreck of the Milwaukee Belle, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan, offering a glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history.

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