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  • Lalonde C 74203

    Explore the history of the M. Lalonde, a river barge that met its fate in Lake Ontario in 1884. A tale of transportation, incidents, and maritime mystery awaits divers.

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  • Regina (Europe)

    Explore the wreck of the Europe, a wooden-hulled steamer lost in 1884 due to fire in the Welland Canal.

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  • Peter Smith

    Explore the wreck of the Peter Smith, a steam tug lost in a boiler explosion in 1884 near Vermilion, Ohio, on Lake Erie.

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  • S. C. Walker US 22996

    Explore the mystery of the S. C. Walker, a wooden steamer lost in 1884, with limited documentation and no known wreckage.

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  • M. Lalonde C74203

    Explore the history of the M. Lalonde, a river barge lost in Lake Ontario, known for its unique design and significant incidents during its service.

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  • John Stevenson (1863)

    The John Stevenson, a wooden schooner, sank in Lake Erie after a collision with the Great Western ferry in 1884. No casualties were reported.

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  • M.O. Gorman

    Explore the history of the Mary O’Gorman, a wooden schooner that met a tragic end in Kingston Harbor after years of service on Lake Ontario.

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  • Bob Anderson US 2866

    Explore the history of the BOB ANDERSON, a wooden steam tug lost in the Great Lakes region by 1884, with limited documentation available.

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  • Belle of Hamilton (1857)

    Explore the history of the Belle of Hamilton, a wooden schooner that played a vital role in the Great Lakes grain trade before its sinking in 1884.

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  • Ida J. Root US 12379

    Explore the wreck of the Ida J. Root, a scow schooner lost in 1883 near Alpena, Michigan. Discover its history and dive conditions.

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