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  • John B. Wright (1854)

    Explore the wreck of the John B. Wright, a three-masted schooner lost on its maiden voyage in Lake Michigan, with remnants of its cargo still washing ashore.

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  • Caroline A. Bemis

    Explore the wreck of the Caroline A. Bemis, a wooden brig lost in 1854 in Lake Erie, near Black River, Ohio. Total loss with no recovery.

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  • Derrick (1854)

    Explore the intriguing history of the Derrick, a salvage vessel lost in Lake Erie during a storm in 1854 while working over the wreck of the steamer Erie.

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  • Major Barnum (1849)

    Explore the wreck of the Major Barnum, a wooden schooner lost in 1854, known for its role in the lumber trade on Lake Michigan.

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  • Abiah (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the Abiah, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1854, with a remarkable rescue story.

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  • Alabama (1848)

    Explore the wreck of the Alabama, a wooden sidewheel steamer that sank in Buffalo Harbour due to hull failure in 1854.

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  • Boston (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the Boston, a wooden-hulled vessel lost in 1854, offering insights into mid-19th-century maritime trade and navigation challenges in Lake Ontario.

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  • J. Young Scammon (J. Y. Scannon, J. Y. Scammon)

    Explore the wreck of the J. Young Scammon, a historic brig lost in a storm near South Manitou Island in 1854.

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  • Detroit (1854)

    Explore the wreck of the DETROIT, a sidewheel steamer that sank in Saginaw Bay after a collision in 1854, highlighting the perils of Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Equator (1842)

    Explore the remains of the Equator, a two-masted schooner that grounded in 1854, with a rich history of incidents and a challenging dive environment.

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