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  • Henry Howard US 11610

    Explore the wreck of the Henry Howard, a wooden steambarge lost to fire in 1884 while towing a barge near Harsen’s Island.

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  • T. M. Bradley US 145172

    Explore the story of the T.M. Bradley, a tugboat lost in Lake Superior during a storm in 1884, highlighting the challenges faced by small vessels in adverse conditions.

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  • Bigler (J. Bigler, John Bigler)

    Explore the story of the wooden-hulled schooner Bigler, lost in a storm on Lake Superior in 1884. Discover its history and the challenges of Great Lakes navigation.

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  • W. W. Brigham (1848)

    The W. W. Brigham capsized in a squall on Lake Michigan in 1884. The crew survived a four-day ordeal on a raft. The wreck remains likely undisturbed in deeper waters.

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  • John M. Osborne (1882)

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the John M. Osborne, a wooden steam barge lost in 1884, offering divers a glimpse into Great Lakes shipping history.

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  • N.P. Sprague

    Explore the wreck of the N.P. Sprague, a 19th-century steam tug that sank in Lake Erie after developing a leak.

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  • H.C. Thatcher (H.C. Thacher) US 42560

    Explore the story of the H.C. Thatcher, a scow-schooner lost to fire in Toledo Harbor, and its subsequent recovery and conversion.

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  • Mary Alice (1866, Schooner)

    Explore the wreck of the Mary Alice, a 19th-century schooner lost in a squall on Lake Michigan.

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  • Plymouth Rock (1852)

    Explore the history of the Plymouth Rock, a 19th-century schooner turned barge, known for its multiple rebuilds and eventual destruction by fire.

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  • Lion (1863)

    Explore the site of the LION, a wooden river barge destroyed in a spectacular explosion during Dominion Day celebrations in 1884.

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