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  • Die Vernon (1857)

    Explore the wreck of Die Vernon, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Huron in 1868, with a cargo of wheat and no reported casualties.

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  • Andes (1847)

    Explore the history of the Andes, a wooden brigantine turned schooner that sank in Lake Erie in 1868, carrying a cargo of wheat during a fierce storm.

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  • Traveler US 24148

    Explore the wreck of the Traveler, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1868, with a tragic history and uncertain remains.

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  • F.T. Barney (1856)

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the F.T. Barney, a two-masted wooden schooner resting in 160 ft of Lake Huron’s waters.

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  • Congress (Detroit) (1861)

    Explore the wreck of the Congress, a significant steam propeller freighter lost in 1868 near Thunder Bay Island, showcasing early oil-burning technology.

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  • Paragon (1852)

    Explore the tragic story of the Paragon, a wooden scow-schooner lost in a towing accident on Lake Michigan in 1868, with significant loss of life.

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  • Henry Hager US 11137

    Explore the wreck of the Henry Hager, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Huron in 1868, with no loss of life.

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  • Leeds (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the Leeds, a sidewheel steamboat that served the Ottawa River until its loss in 1868.

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  • F. W. Notter (T. W. Notter) US 9207

    Explore the wreck of the F. W. Notter, a wooden tug that sank in 1868 after a collision in Cleveland Harbor, with no loss of life recorded.

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  • Milwaukee US 16619

    Explore the wreck of the Milwaukee, a sidewheel steamer lost in 1868, known for its luxurious service on Lake Michigan.

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