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Search thousands of wreck records by vessel name, region, official number, type, river, lake, or project. Browsing 5,000 records is the backup plan; search is the front door.

  • Dubuque US 6149

    Explore the remains of the Dubuque, a 19th-century propeller steamer that transitioned to barge service before its loss in 1877.

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  • City of Madison US 4350

    Explore the remains of the City of Madison, a mid-19th-century steamship wreck in Lake Michigan, accessible for snorkelers and divers.

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  • William Burns (1865)

    Explore the remains of the William Burns, a vessel lost to fire along the Michigan shoreline in 1877, reflecting the fate of many Great Lakes ships.

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  • Lillie Parsons (1868)

    Explore the wreck of the Lillie Parsons, a 19th-century schooner resting in the St. Lawrence River, known for its historical significance and dive-friendly conditions.

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  • Mountain Maid US 16441

    Explore the wreck of the Mountain Maid, a 19th-century scow-schooner lost in Lake Erie during a storm.

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  • Argyle (1864)

    Explore the wreck of the Argyle, a wooden side-wheel steamer lost in Lake Erie in 1877, near Port Rowan. Dive into its history and discover the mysteries surrounding its final voyage.

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  • SS Cumberland (1871)

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the SS Cumberland, a paddlewheel steamer that sank in Lake Superior in 1877, offering divers a glimpse into 19th-century maritime history.

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  • Belle King US 2152

    Explore the history of the Belle King, a wooden-hulled steam tug lost in 1877 during a severe gale on Lake Erie.

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  • Prince Arthur (1870)

    Explore the remains of the Prince Arthur, a wooden paddle wheel steamer lost to fire in 1877, located in the Ottawa River near Portage du Fort.

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  • Skylark (1865)

    Explore the history of the Skylark, a scow schooner that faced numerous challenges on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

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