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  • George Wilson (1864)

    Explore the wreck of the George Wilson, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Ontario in 1864, a testament to the maritime history of the Great Lakes.

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  • Alliance 1856

    Explore the wreck of the wooden schooner Alliance, lost in Oswego Harbor during a storm in 1863. A significant piece of Great Lakes maritime history.

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  • Annie C. Raynor (1858)

    Explore the wreck of the Annie C. Raynor, a 19th-century schooner lost in Lake Huron, and learn about its historical significance and the challenges of Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Frank Stewart (pre1863)

    Explore the wreck of the Frank Stewart, a wooden schooner lost in 1863 near Fort Ontario, laden with lumber and marked by a heroic rescue.

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  • Bay Of Quinte(Neptune)(1853)

    Explore the wreck of the Bay of Quinte, a 1853 schooner lost in a storm on Lake Ontario, with a rich history of cargo transport.

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  • Eliza Wilson (1855)

    Explore the remains of the Eliza Wilson, a wooden schooner lost in 1863 near Gibraltar Point, Lake Ontario.

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  • Syracuse (1853)

    Explore the wreck of the SYRACUSE, a two-masted schooner that foundered in Lake Huron, offering insights into 19th-century maritime history.

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  • Messenger (1852)

    Explore the wreck of the Messenger, a scow sloop that met its fate in Lake Erie while carrying wheat in 1863.

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  • Rebecca Foster (1857)

    Explore the wreck of the Rebecca Foster, a two-masted schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1863. All crew survived, but the vessel was a total loss.

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  • Kate Norton (1863)

    Explore the tragic story of the Kate Norton, a wooden schooner that sank in Lake Erie during her maiden voyage, claiming the lives of her entire crew.

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