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  • Centurion (1863)

    Explore the wreck of the Centurion, a wooden schooner that sank in 1874 near False Duck Islands, Lake Ontario. A reminder of the challenges faced by 19th-century mariners.

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  • Neptune US 18115

    Explore the remains of the Neptune, a wooden steam freighter lost to fire in 1874, offering insights into maritime hazards and historical salvage practices.

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  • Young Lion (1862)

    Explore the wreck of the Young Lion, a wooden propeller steam tug lost to fire in 1874, off Port Credit, Ontario.

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  • William Sanderson US 26562

    Explore the wreck of the William Sanderson, a wooden schooner that foundered in a storm in 1874, claiming the lives of its entire crew.

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  • Exchange US 7315

    Explore the remains of the Exchange, a 19th-century schooner lost in Lake Erie, with a rich history of maritime incidents and a reminder of the challenges faced by Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Uncle Tom US 25040

    Explore the wreck of the Uncle Tom, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Erie during a storm in 1874. A significant part of Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • Dispatch US 6153

    Explore the historical wreck of the Dispatch, a mid-19th century wooden schooner lost in a storm while entering Manitowoc Harbor.

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  • Atlanta 1873

    Explore the story of the ATLANTA, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Huron during a storm in 1874. Discover its history and the mystery surrounding its wreck.

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  • Wild Rover (1855)

    Explore the wreck of the Wild Rover, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Erie, accessible for divers and snorkelers.

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  • Nimrod (1873)

    Explore the wreck of the Nimrod, a 19th-century schooner lost in a tragic collision on Lake Erie. Dive into its history and the maritime challenges of the era.

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