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  • Explorer

    Explore the enigmatic wreck of the Explorer, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Huron, with a storied history of multiple wrecks and allegations of insurance fraud.

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  • Yankee Blade US 27516

    Explore the wreck of the Yankee Blade, a wooden schooner lost in 1883 near Skillagalee Island, Lake Michigan. A dive site rich in history and mystery.

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  • Dot (ex‑Mary Merritt)

    Explore the wreck of the Dot, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Superior during a storm in 1883. All crew survived, but the vessel remains undiscovered in deep waters.

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  • Sunnyside (1883)

    Explore the wreck of the wooden schooner Sunnyside, lost in a collision near North Fox Island in 1883. A significant piece of Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • Glenfinlas US/C 77695 (Calabria)

    Explore the wreck of the Glenfinlas, a wooden propeller steamer that caught fire in 1883, leaving behind a poignant maritime story.

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  • Edith Sewell US 135011

    Explore the wreck of the Edith Sewell, a 19th-century schooner lost in Lake Ontario, near Wolfe Island, with a depth of approximately 40 feet.

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  • Mary Jarecki

    Explore the wreck of the MARY JARECKI, a 19th-century steambarge lost in Lake Superior, a testament to the challenges of Great Lakes shipping.

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  • Escanaba US 130488

    Explore the wreck of the Escanaba, a wooden freighter lost in 1883, located near Grand Haven, Michigan. A dive site rich in history and marine life.

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  • Vulcan (1868)

    Explore the wreck of the Vulcan, a wooden steam tug that met its fate in a fire while towing a log raft in Lake Huron.

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  • Hercules (1843)

    Explore the wreck of the Hercules, a pioneering freight vessel that sank in 1883 in the St. Clair River, offering a glimpse into Great Lakes maritime history.

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