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  • Indian C 33495 (Cincinnati, City of Hamilton, Alps)

    Explore the wreck of the steamer Indian, a wooden propeller steambarge with a rich history and a tragic end in Kingston Harbor.

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  • Jura (Marion) C 85411

    Explore the history of the Jura, a converted barge lost in Lake Ontario due to navigational errors in 1885.

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  • S. P. Wilson US 115188

    Explore the wreck of the S. P. Wilson, a wooden scow-schooner lost in 1885 during a gale, with all crew rescued safely.

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  • White Oak US 26914

    Explore the wreck of the White Oak, a wooden-hulled schooner lost in 1885 during a storm on Lake Michigan, with a successful crew rescue by the U.S. Life-Saving Service.

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  • Blanche Shelby C 71225

    Explore the story of the Blanche Shelby, a wooden tug lost in Lake Huron in 1885, and learn about its historical significance and the challenges faced by small vessels of its time.

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  • Gazelle C 51692 (US 10164)

    Explore the wreck of the Gazelle, a two-masted schooner that sank near Kingston, Ontario in 1885 after a long service life on the Great Lakes.

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  • Magdala C 55948

    Explore the wreck of the Magdala, a wooden schooner lost in 1885 during a storm in Lake Ontario, with remnants likely scattered in shallow harbor waters.

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  • Adventure (1873)

    Explore the wreck of the Adventure, a steam barge lost in the St. Lawrence River in 1885, known for its historical significance and challenging dive conditions.

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  • Samuel G. Andrews US 22340

    Explore the wreck of the S.G. ANDREWS, a wooden schooner lost in a gale on Lake Michigan in 1885, showcasing the challenges of maritime recovery.

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  • Guido Pfister US 85304

    Explore the wreck of the Guido Pfister, a wooden schooner lost in 1885 at the Duluth Ship Canal. Discover its history and the circumstances of its demise.

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