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  • Western Star (1854)

    Explore the wreck of the Western Star, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Huron in 1854, highlighting the challenges of early Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Cayuga (1841)

    Explore the story of the Cayuga, a wooden brig lost to a storm in 1854, now resting near Gull Reef in Lake Ontario.

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  • North Hampton (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the North Hampton, a wooden brig lost in 1854 during a gale, with remnants scattered near Thunder Bay Island.

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  • Norfolk (1854)

    Explore the tragic wreck of the Norfolk, a schooner lost in a gale near Scotch Bonnet Island in 1854, resulting in the loss of life and cargo.

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  • John J. Audubon (1854)

    Explore the wreck of the John J. Audubon, a 1854 brig sunk in a collision, now a preserved dive site in Lake Huron.

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  • Defiance (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the Defiance, a 19th-century schooner lost in Lake Huron after a collision in 1854. A significant site for maritime history enthusiasts.

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  • General Harrison (c1850)

    Explore the wreck of the General Harrison, a wooden schooner lost in 1854 on Lake Erie, known for its structural vulnerabilities and the dramatic rescue of its crew.

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  • William Monteath (1846)

    Explore the wreck of the William Monteath, a two-masted schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1854. No casualties reported.

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  • Sophia (1844)

    Explore the wreck of the Sophia, a 19th-century schooner lost in a gale near Club Island in Lake Huron.

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  • Nautilus (1853)

    Explore the wreck of the Nautilus, a wooden schooner lost in 1854 while carrying salt in Lake Michigan.

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