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  • Kate Felcher (1868)

    Explore the wreck of the Kate Felcher, a wooden steam barge lost to fire in 1870, scuttled to extinguish the flames at her dock in Saginaw City.

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  • Mohegan (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the Mohegan, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Huron in 1870, with all crew surviving the incident.

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  • Tiger US 24507

    Explore the wreck of the Tiger, a 19th-century steam tug lost to fire on the Saginaw River. A reminder of maritime history and fire hazards.

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  • C.W. Armstrong US 5219

    Explore the history of the C.W. Armstrong, a 19th-century steam tug that met its fate in the Saginaw River after a fire. A dive into maritime history awaits.

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  • Mary Morton US 16435

    Explore the wreck of the Mary Morton, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie, showcasing the challenges of Great Lakes navigation.

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  • F.P. Sears (1870)

    Explore the wreck of the F.P. Sears, a wooden schooner-barge lost in a storm on its maiden voyage in Lake Erie.

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  • Union US 25083

    Explore the wreck of the Union, a wooden steam tug that succumbed to fire in Saginaw Bay in 1870. A significant part of Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • Empire US 8559

    Explore the remains of the Empire, a wooden schooner converted to a barge, lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1870.

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  • Ariel (1862)

    Explore the wreck of the Ariel, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Huron, known for its turbulent history and multiple incidents.

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  • John Lillie US 13872

    Explore the wreck of the John Lillie, a scow-schooner lost in a storm in 1870 while entering Grand Haven harbor.

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