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  • Cumberland (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the Cumberland, a wooden brig lost in a storm in 1859, with no lives lost. Remains are likely buried in the Milwaukee River.

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  • Commerce (1816)

    Explore the wreck of the Commerce, a wooden schooner lost in a storm in 1859 near Oswego, New York, while carrying a significant cargo of lumber.

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  • William (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the William, a 19th-century schooner lost in a gale on Lake Erie, reflecting the challenges of early bulk cargo navigation.

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  • Greyhound (1853)

    Explore the wreck of the Greyhound, a wooden brig lost in a gale on Lake Michigan in 1859, near Sheboygan.

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  • T.G. Colt (1846)

    Explore the wreck of the T.G. Colt, a wooden schooner that sank in Lake Erie during a storm in 1859, claiming the life of a crew member.

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  • Coaster (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the Coaster, a scow-schooner that ran aground in Lake Superior during a severe gale in 1859.

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  • Stanley (1854)

    The Stanley, a wooden schooner, sank in 1859 during a storm on Lake Huron. Details about her construction and loss remain largely undocumented.

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  • Euphemia (1852)

    Explore the wreck of the Euphemia, a mid-19th-century wooden schooner that capsized during a gale on Lake Michigan, resulting in a tragic loss of life.

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  • A Scott (1853)

    Explore the wreck of the A. Scott, a wooden schooner lost in 1859 during a gale on Lake Erie. Discover its history and significance in Great Lakes maritime lore.

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  • Manchester (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the Manchester, a two-masted wooden brig lost in 1859 during a gale on Lake Erie.

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