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  • Sciota (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the Sciota, a wooden propeller vessel lost in 1864, known for its role in the Great Lakes grain trade.

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  • Storm Spirit (1856)

    Explore the wreck of the Storm Spirit, a 19th-century schooner lost in a collision on Lake Huron.

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  • Charles Mears (1856)

    Explore the wreck of the Charles Mears, a wooden screw steamer destroyed by fire in 1864 at Muskegon, Lake Michigan.

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  • Col. A.B. Williams

    Explore the wreck of the Col. A.B. Williams, a 19th-century schooner that met a tragic fate in Lake Huron. A dive site rich in maritime history.

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  • Nile (1852)

    Explore the wreck of the Nile, a wooden-hulled sidewheel steamer that met a catastrophic end in 1864 due to a boiler explosion in the Detroit River.

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  • B.A. Stannard (1856)

    Explore the story of the B.A. Stannard, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Michigan in 1864. A testament to 19th-century maritime challenges.

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  • Amazon (1837)

    Explore the wreck of the Amazon, a historic brig lost in a storm near Point Edward, Ontario, in 1864. Discover its legacy in Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • Storm Spirit

    Explore the wreck of the Storm Spirit, a 19th-century schooner resting in Lake Huron at 95 ft, featuring unique construction and historical artifacts.

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  • Three Friends (1864)

    Explore the tragic tale of the Three Friends, a schooner lost in Lake Ontario, and the resilience of its crew during a harrowing storm.

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  • Elisha C. Blish (1857)

    Explore the mysterious disappearance of the Elisha C. Blish, a 19th-century steam tug lost in Lake Huron with all hands aboard.

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