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  • Monson (1851)

    Explore the early maritime history of Lake Erie with the wreck of the Monson, a presumed schooner or barque lost in 1851.

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  • Henry Clay 1842

    Explore the wreck of the HENRY CLAY, a brigantine lost in a storm in 1850 near Bois Blanc Island in Lake Huron.

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  • Frontier

    Explore the wreck of the Schooner Frontier, lost in December 1850 near Wilson, NY, with a dramatic rescue by the propeller TROY amidst a fierce storm.

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  • Tecumseh (1845)

    Explore the wreck of the Tecumseh, a sidewheel steamer lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1850, with no loss of life.

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  • Northwestern (1847)

    Explore the wreck of the Northwestern, a wooden schooner that sank in Lake Huron in 1850, offering a glimpse into mid-19th century maritime history.

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  • Martha Freme (1835)

    Explore the wreck of the Martha Freme, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie, with a rich history of maritime trade and incidents.

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  • A.D. Patching (1846)

    Explore the wreck of the A.D. Patching, a wooden sidewheel steamer lost on Skillagalee Reef in 1850, now a site of historical significance for divers.

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  • Nile (1844)

    Explore the remains of the Nile, a wooden sidewheel steamer lost in Milwaukee Harbor, showcasing the challenges of early Great Lakes navigation.

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  • Theodore W. Maurice (1837)

    Explore the wreck of the Theodore W. Maurice, a 19th-century schooner lost in a storm on Lake Michigan.

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  • Mint (1843)

    Explore the wreck of the Mint, a 19th-century schooner lost in Lake Michigan during a storm. Discover its history and significance in Great Lakes maritime trade.

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