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  • Kossuth (1850)

    Explore the wreck of the Kossuth, a wooden paddle tug lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1858. No crew casualties reported.

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  • Eliphalet Cramer (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the Eliphalet Cramer, a wooden schooner lost in a storm in 1858 near the Manistee River.

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  • Algonquin (1839)

    Explore the history of the Algonquin, a pioneering schooner that played a vital role in early Great Lakes commerce and exploration.

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  • Trenton (1854)

    Explore the history of the Trenton, a wooden steamer lost to fire in 1858 while undergoing renovations in Picton, Ontario.

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  • Nonesuch

    Explore the wreck of the Nonesuch, a 19th-century schooner lost in a gale on Lake Ontario, highlighting the perils of winter navigation.

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  • Foam (1845)

    Explore the wreck of the Foam, a wooden schooner lost in 1858 near Galloo Island, Lake Ontario. Discover its history and significance in Great Lakes trade.

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  • William IV

    Explore the history of the William IV, a pioneering steamer that served as a gunboat during the Patriot War and later transitioned to a tugboat on the St. Lawrence River.

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  • Buena Vista US 2241

    Explore the wreck of the Buena Vista, a two-masted schooner lost in 1857 during a gale on Lake Michigan, near Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

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  • Brillant (1856)

    Explore the wreck of the Brillant, a two-masted schooner lost in a storm while carrying lumber on Lake Michigan.

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  • Forest Rose (1857)

    Explore the wreck of the Forest Rose, a schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1857. Discover its historical significance and the circumstances surrounding its loss.

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