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  • Ole Bull (1853)

    Explore the unique Norwegian-inspired sloop Ole Bull, lost in Lake Michigan during a winter gale in 1855. A rare glimpse into early Great Lakes maritime heritage awaits divers.

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  • Bark Black Warrior (Black Maria)

    Explore the mysterious case of the Black Warrior, a three-masted bark lost in 1855 under unclear circumstances, with conflicting reports on its final location.

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  • Josephine (1845)

    Explore the wreck of the Josephine, a wooden brig lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1855.

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  • Suffolk (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the Suffolk, a wooden schooner that met its fate on Windmill Reef during a storm in 1854.

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  • Halifax (1851)

    Explore the wreck of the Halifax, a wooden brigantine lost in a storm on Lake Ontario, offering divers a glimpse into 19th-century maritime history.

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  • Omar (c1850)

    Explore the wreck of the Omar, a wooden schooner lost in a storm near Cleveland in 1854, with a tragic history and significant maritime implications.

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  • Wing & Wing (1845)

    Explore the wreck of the Wing & Wing, a two-masted schooner lost in a blizzard on Lake Michigan in 1854.

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  • Birmingham 1843

    Explore the wreck of the Birmingham, a wooden schooner lost in 1854 near Buffalo Harbor, Lake Erie. Discover its history and the mysteries surrounding its final resting place.

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  • Maryland (c1844)

    Explore the wreck of the Maryland, a wooden schooner lost in a gale on Lake Michigan in 1854. Its remains are unlocated, offering a mystery for divers and historians alike.

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  • General Pierce

    Explore the wreck of the General Pierce, a two-masted wooden scow-schooner that sank in 1854 during a storm on Lake Ontario.

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