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  • Alexander Mitchell

    Explore the wreck of the Alexander Mitchell, a wooden brig lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1866. Discover its historical significance and the challenges of maritime navigation.

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  • O.V. Brainard (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the O.V. Brainard, a two-masted schooner lost in a storm on Lake Ontario in 1866, reflecting the challenges of mid-19th century maritime trade.

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  • Ann Hartley C 52287 (Nicolet, I.L. Tucker, J.L. Tucker)

    Explore the intriguing history of the Ann Hartley, a converted schooner lost in Lake Huron in 1866 after a collision.

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  • Great West US 10149

    Explore the history of the Great West, a significant 19th-century barkentine lost to misfortune on Lake Michigan.

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  • M.S. Scott (1856)

    Explore the wreck of the M.S. Scott, a mid-19th century grain schooner lost in Racine Harbor, Lake Michigan. Dive into history with potential remnants beneath the sediment.

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  • Asia 1864

    Explore the wreck of the Asia, a schooner lost in 1866 on Spectacle Reef, Lake Huron. Discover its history and the challenges faced by its crew during a violent storm.

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  • Barge No. 23 (Twenty Three)

    Explore the history of Barge No. 23, a wooden river barge that met a tragic end in Lake Ontario in 1866.

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  • Wabash (1864)

    Explore the wreck of the Wabash, a wooden propeller steamer lost in 1866 near Port Huron, Michigan, with reports of her largely intact hull and visible cargo.

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  • George C. Drew (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the George C. Drew, a scow schooner lost in 1866 on a reef in Lake Huron, known for its timber trade.

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  • Elizabeth (1863)

    Explore the history of the Elizabeth, a 2-masted schooner lost in a storm in 1866, with its remains likely buried beneath modern shoreline fill.

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