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  • George Hand (1868)

    Explore the wreck of the George Hand, a 19th-century steam tug lost in Lake Superior during salvage operations.

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  • Joesph M. Enright US 45619

    Explore the wreck of the JOS. M. ENRIGHT, a scow schooner lost in 1886, located in the St. Clair Flats of Lake St. Clair.

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  • Oconto (1872)

    Explore the wreck of the Oconto, a wooden propeller steamboat that sank in the St. Lawrence River in 1886. A dive site for experienced divers, it offers a glimpse into maritime history.

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  • Tornado US 145037

    Explore the history of the Tornado, a wooden propeller tug that tragically caught fire in 1886 at its dock in Red River, Wisconsin.

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  • C.P. Williams US 4364

    Explore the history of the C.P. Williams, a vessel that transitioned from a brig to a schooner-barge, and its significant incidents on the Great Lakes.

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  • William Vanatta US 26164

    Explore the wreck of the William Vanatta, a wood-hulled barge lost in 1886 during a storm in Lake Erie. No-touch documentation methods recommended.

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  • Star of Hope US 22392

    Explore the remains of the Star of Hope, a wooden schooner-barge that stranded on Pelee Island shoals in 1886 during a storm.

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  • M. Stalker US 17211

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the M. Stalker, a 19th-century schooner resting in Lake Huron, showcasing key features of historical maritime design.

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  • Matilda (1863)

    Explore the wreck of the Matilda, a 19th-century river barge turned schooner, lost in icy waters of Lake Huron. A dive into maritime history awaits.

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  • Essex (1860)

    Explore the remains of the Essex, a wooden schooner-barge lost to fire in 1886 on the St. Clair River.

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