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  • Two Brothers (C. B. Blair) US 24398

    Explore the history of the Two Brothers, a wooden barge lost to fire in 1872, with no confirmed wreckage remaining.

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  • Lydia Case US 25848

    Explore the wreck of the Lydia Case, a wooden schooner lost in 1872, known for its significant role in Great Lakes maritime commerce.

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  • Rebecca US 21141

    Explore the wreck of the Rebecca, a two-masted wooden schooner lost in a storm in 1872, later salvaged and returned to service.

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  • B.R. Loomis US 2240

    Explore the story of the B.R. Loomis, a wooden schooner that foundered in Lake Michigan after a collision in 1872.

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  • Alpha (1861)

    Explore the wreck of the Alpha, a wooden schooner lost in 1872 near Oswego Harbor, Lake Ontario. Discover its storied past and the challenges of 19th-century maritime navigation.

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  • Louis Meeker US 15873

    Explore the wreck of the Louis Meeker, a wooden schooner that capsized in 1872 while carrying a large wheat cargo in Lake Michigan.

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  • Adda US 1548

    Explore the wreck of the Adda, a scow schooner lost in 1872, and learn about its significant role in Great Lakes shipping history.

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  • Ajax US 1124

    Explore the wreck of the AJAX, a sidewheel tug that met its fate in Saginaw Bay, offering a glimpse into 19th-century maritime history.

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  • Black Duck US 2115

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the Black Duck, a 19th-century scow sloop sunk in Lake Ontario, offering insights into maritime history and vessel design.

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  • D.L. Couch (Acorn)

    Explore the wreck of the D.L. Couch, a wooden schooner lost in 1872 off Long Point, Lake Erie. A dive into history awaits at approximately 120 ft depth.

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