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  • Merrimac (1875)

    Explore the wreck of the Merrimac, a wooden barge lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1875, now a total loss with no salvageable remains.

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  • Mendota

    The Mendota was a steam barge that tragically sank in Lake Michigan during a storm in September 1875, resulting in the loss of thirteen lives.

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  • Persian (1874)

    Explore the wreck of the Persian, a pioneering bulk freighter that sank in Lake Erie after a fire in 1875. A significant dive site for technical divers.

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  • Comet US 5683

    Explore the wreck of the SS Comet, a wooden-hulled steamship lost in 1875, now protected within the Whitefish Point Underwater Preserve.

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  • Ella Doak US 8205

    Explore the history of the ELLA DOAK, a scow schooner that faced numerous challenges on Lake Michigan before its final grounding in 1875.

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  • E. Hall (pre-1875)

    Explore the history of the E. Hall, a schooner lost in Lake Ontario in 1875, and learn about its significance in maritime trade.

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  • Toledo US 24234

    Explore the wreck of the Toledo, a 2-mast wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1875. A reminder of maritime challenges.

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  • Dan Marble US 6093

    Explore the wreck of the Dan Marble, a 19th-century wooden schooner that foundered in Lake Erie while carrying coal.

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  • Champlain II

    Explore the wreck of the Champlain II, a steamer that met its fate in 1875 at Calamity Point, Lake Champlain. A site of historical significance for divers and maritime enthusiasts.

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  • Nellie US 18626 (Nellie Mays, Nellie Mayo)

    Explore the history of the Nellie, a steam tug that met its end in a fire in 1875, offering insights into 19th-century maritime operations.

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