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  • A.N. Pike (1874)

    Explore the wreck of the A.N. Pike, a wooden steambarge lost to fire in Lake St. Clair in 1879. Discover its history and significance in maritime lore.

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  • Pinta (1879)

    Explore the mysterious wreck of the Pinta, a schooner lost in Lake Ontario in 1879, with no confirmed location or recovery efforts documented.

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  • Claud Mitchell C 72981

    Explore the remains of the Claud Mitchell, a wooden schooner-barque that sank in the Sydenham River in 1879, now likely buried in river sediments.

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  • Sweet Home (1853)

    Explore the wreck of the Sweet Home, a two-masted schooner-barge lost near Oswego, New York, in 1878. Discover its history and significance in Great Lakes maritime trade.

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  • James R. Bentley C 12720

    Explore the wreck of the James R. Bentley, a historic three-masted schooner lost in 1878 near 40 Mile Point in Lake Huron.

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  • Lively (1856)

    Explore the wreck of the Lively, a wooden schooner lost in a storm while carrying coal in 1878.

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  • D.R. Owen US 35040

    Explore the wreck of the D.R. Owen, a scow-schooner that sank in 1878 after striking a pier in Lake Michigan. No casualties reported.

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  • L.C. Woodruff US 14609

    Explore the tragic story of the L.C. Woodruff, a wooden bark lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1878, with a legacy of early lifesaving efforts.

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  • J. P. March (John P. March) US 13482

    Explore the wreck of the J. P. March, a wooden scow-schooner lost in a storm in 1878, with a tragic history and significant maritime lessons.

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  • Magic US 16411

    Explore the wreck of the Magic, a 19th-century wooden schooner lost in Lake Michigan during a gale. A site of historical significance for divers and maritime enthusiasts.

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