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  • Washington Irving

    Explore the wreck of the Washington Irving, a two-masted schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1860, claiming the lives of its six crew members.

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  • A.S. Field (1853)

    Explore the wreck of the A.S. Field, a steam tug lost to a boiler explosion in 1860 on the Detroit River.

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  • Hannah Selina (1853)

    Explore the tragic story of the Hannah Selina, a wooden-hulled schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1860, claiming all hands aboard.

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  • Virginia (1854)

    Explore the wreck of the Virginia, a wooden brig that stranded on Hen & Chickens Reef in 1860, now a historical site in Lake Erie.

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  • Artic (1851)

    Explore the wreck of the ARCTIC, a wooden sidewheel steamer lost in 1860 on Lake Superior, known for its challenging navigation and sudden storms.

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  • Hendrik Hudson (1846)

    Explore the wreck of the Hendrik Hudson, a sidewheel steamer that met a fiery end in 1860, representing the golden era of Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Daniel Webster (1837)

    Explore the history of the Daniel Webster, a wooden schooner that served the Great Lakes before being rebuilt and renamed Lucy Auchard.

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  • Queen Victoria (1838)

    Explore the wreck of the Queen Victoria, a wooden paddle wheeler that sank in 1860 after a fire near Brockville, Ontario.

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  • Civil War Wreck

    Explore the remains of an unidentified Civil War-era schooner in Lake Erie, featuring a low-profile wreck with significant deterioration and unique historical characteristics.

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  • Twin Brothers (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the Twin Brothers, a two-masted schooner lost in a storm in 1860, with a history of misfortune and significant contributions to Great Lakes trade.

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