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  • George Clinton (1841)

    Explore the wreck of the George Clinton, a wooden sidewheel steamer lost in a storm on Lake Ontario in 1851.

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  • Bunker Hill (1835)

    Explore the wreck of the Bunker Hill, a sidewheel steamer that met a tragic end in 1851, now resting in Lake Erie near Tonawanda, New York.

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  • Janet

    The wreck of the Janet, a racing yacht that tragically sank in 1851, lies in 40 feet of water near Clayton, NY, serving as a reminder of maritime safety.

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  • Susan Ward (1864)

    Explore the wreck of the Susan Ward, a wooden schooner-barge lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1851, with all crew surviving the incident.

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  • Gallinipper (Nancy Dousman)

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the Gallinipper, a 19th-century schooner lost in Lake Michigan, offering a glimpse into early maritime history.

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  • Sylvanus Marvin (S. Marvin or Sylvester Marvin) (1842)

    Explore the wreck of the Sylvanus Marvin, a two-masted schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan in 1851, claiming the lives of all nine crew members.

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  • Atalanta (1832)

    Explore the wreck of the Atalanta, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Ontario, showcasing the challenges of early Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Moses and Elias (1834)

    Explore the wreck of the Moses and Elias, a wooden schooner lost in a storm in 1851, representing early maritime commerce on the Great Lakes.

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  • Erastus Bowen (1844)

    Explore the wreck of the Erastus Bowen, a 19th-century schooner that stranded near Grosse Pointe, Illinois, while carrying household goods.

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  • Grace Amelia (Amelia Grace) (1836)

    Explore the wreck of the Grace Amelia, a two-masted schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1851.

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