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  • Thomas S. Mott US 24394

    Explore the wreck of the Thomas S. Mott, a 19th-century wooden schooner lost in Lake Michigan, showcasing the perils of maritime trade.

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  • J.S. Newhouse US 12764

    Explore the wreck of the J.S. Newhouse, a wooden schooner turned barge, lost in 1874 near Grand Haven, Michigan.

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  • Brooklyn US 2151

    Explore the wreck of the Brooklyn, a wooden propeller vessel that met a tragic fate in 1874 due to a boiler explosion on the Detroit River.

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  • City Of Painesville

    Explore the wreck of the City of Painesville, a three-masted bark lost in 1874, resting at approximately 70 feet in Lake Erie near Ashtabula, Ohio.

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  • Clifton US 33565

    Explore the story of the Clifton, a versatile vessel that transformed from a passenger propeller to a barge before meeting a tragic end in Lake Erie.

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  • J. W. Langmuir (Prince of Wales Hannah)

    Explore the wreck of the J. W. Langmuir, a historic schooner resting near Galloo Island in Lake Ontario, known for its rich history and dive-friendly conditions.

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  • Melrose

    The Melrose was a wooden schooner that sank in a storm while carrying salt. The crew survived, but the vessel was declared a total loss.

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  • E.P. Ryerse US 7317

    Explore the wreck of the E.P. Ryerse, a two-masted schooner lost in 1874, and learn about its history and the circumstances surrounding its sinking.

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  • Monarch

    Explore the wreck of the MONARCH, a 19th-century barque resting in Lake Huron, known for its tragic end and historical significance.

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  • Alice (1859)

    The schooner Alice faced multiple tragedies on Lake Ontario, highlighting the dangers of 19th-century maritime navigation.

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