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  • J. C. Keyes US 12710

    Explore the wreck of the J. C. Keyes, a steam tug lost in a storm in 1874, highlighting the challenges of early maritime operations on Lake Superior.

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  • Charm C 671567

    Explore the wreck of the Charm, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Ontario, showcasing the maritime history of the Great Lakes.

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  • F. Morrell (1866)

    Explore the wreck of the F. Morrell, a wooden barkentine that grounded in Lake Superior in 1874, carrying iron ore. No lives were lost, but the wreck remains unconfirmed.

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  • Thomas M. Ryan (1873)

    Explore the wreck of the Thomas M. Ryan, a wooden schooner lost in a storm in 1874, now a potential dive site for maritime archaeologists.

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  • S.S. Osborn US 23361

    Explore the wreck of the S.S. Osborn, a three-masted wooden bark lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1874, with no lives lost.

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  • Preble (1842)

    Explore the wreck of the Preble, a mid-19th-century cargo schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie. Discover its history and current condition.

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  • Sophia Smith

    Explore the wreck of the Sophia Smith, a wooden barge that grounded near Pointe Mouillee in 1874, highlighting the challenges of Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Eclipse US 7231

    Explore the history of the Eclipse, a wooden-hulled steamship that served the Great Lakes, faced numerous incidents, and ultimately foundered in 1874.

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  • General Sherman (1865)

    Explore the wreck of the General Sherman, a wooden barge that sank in a storm on Lake Erie, claiming one life and illustrating the dangers of tow-barge operations.

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  • Lotta Bernard (1869)

    Explore the wreck of the Lotta Bernard, a wooden sidewheel steamer lost in a storm on Lake Superior, where history and adventure await divers.

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