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  • J. Bertschy, Jacob Bertschy US 75124

    Explore the wreck of the JACOB BERTSCHY, a 19th-century propeller ship lost in a storm on Lake Huron, with a heroic rescue story.

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  • A. Rust (1858)

    Explore the history of the A. Rust, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1879. Discover its role in Great Lakes commerce and the challenges faced by early mariners.

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  • Venice US 25556

    Explore the remains of the Venice, a two-masted wooden schooner wrecked in 1879 off Pelee Island, Lake Erie.

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  • E. Hall (1864)

    Explore the history of the E. Hall, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Ontario in 1879. Discover its significance in Great Lakes maritime trade.

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  • Kitty Freil (c1869)

    Explore the history of the Kitty Freil, a wooden propeller barge that met a fiery end in the Rideau Canal, leaving a legacy in local folklore.

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  • Annie Coleman

    Explore the story of the Annie Coleman, a wooden schooner that ran aground in Lake Superior in 1879, highlighting the challenges of Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Elizabeth (Simcoe, Onondaga)

    Explore the wreck of the Elizabeth, a schooner that sank in Lake Ontario while carrying pig iron. A dive site for advanced divers, it offers a glimpse into 19th-century maritime history.

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  • Satellite (1864)

    Explore the wreck of the Satellite, a steam tug that sank in 1879 while towing schooner barges on Lake Michigan. Discover its historical significance and the challenges faced by 19th-century mariners.

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  • Asa Childs US 390

    Explore the wreck of the Asa Childs, a 19th-century scow-schooner lost in Lake Michigan during a storm.

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  • Samson (1873)

    Explore the wreck of the wooden barge Samson, lost to fire in 1879 while being towed on the Detroit River.

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