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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.

  • William John (1844)

    Explore the history of the WILLIAM JOHN, a two-masted schooner that met its fate in Lake Ontario in 1872. A dive into maritime resilience and mystery awaits.

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  • Willis (1872)

    Explore the wreck of the Willis, a wooden schooner lost in a collision in Lake Erie. Discover its history and significance in the Great Lakes trade.

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  • Lark (1855)

    Explore the wreck of the Lark, a wooden schooner that succumbed to a storm in Lake Michigan in 1872.

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  • Cherubusco (1848)

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the Cherubusco, a 19th-century lumber schooner, located in shallow waters of North Bay, Wisconsin.

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  • Scotland

    Explore the wreck of the SCOTLAND, a mid-19th-century wooden schooner lost in Lake Michigan, known for its storied service and multiple groundings.

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  • A. Medbury

    Explore the wreck of the A. Medbury, a 19th-century schooner lost in a tragic collision on Lake Ontario. Accessible to divers, it offers a glimpse into maritime history.

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  • Saturn

    Explore the wreck of the Saturn, a wooden barge lost in a storm in 1872 near Whitefish Point, Lake Superior. All crew members perished in this maritime tragedy.

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  • SS Lac La Belle US 15803

    Explore the wreck of the SS Lac La Belle, a mid-19th-century wooden steam propeller lost in Lake Michigan with a rich history of service and incidents.

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  • China (1872)

    Explore the historic wreck of the SS China, a wooden propeller-driven freight steamer lost in Lake Ontario. Discover its fascinating history and dive conditions.

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  • L.H. Boole US 14809

    Explore the wreck of the L.H. Boole, a 19th-century steam tug lost in a storm on Lake Michigan, with no casualties reported.

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