-
Detroit (1837)
Explore the wreck of the early sidewheel steamer Detroit, a significant vessel in Great Lakes maritime history, lost in a snowstorm off Kenosha, Wisconsin.
-
Utica (1834)
Explore the wreck of the Utica, a wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Huron in 1837, with a history of prior accidents and remarkable survival of its crew.
-
Bytown (1836)
Explore the wreck of the Bytown, a sidewheel steamer that faced a storm in 1837 at Kingston, Ontario, and learn about its historical significance.
-
Don Quixote (1836)
Explore the wreck of the Don Quixote, a side-wheel steamer lost in Lake Huron, carrying a printing press for Grand Rapids’ first newspaper.
-
William Penn (1826)
Explore the history of the William Penn, an early Lake Erie steamer known for its passenger and military service, and its eventual dismantling after storm damage.
-
Queen Charlotte (1819)
Explore the wreck of the Queen Charlotte, an early steam-powered sidewheel steamer that played a vital role in Lake Ontario’s maritime history before its loss in 1837.
-
Adjutant Clitz
Explore the remnants of the Adjutant Clitz, a vessel with a rich history tied to the War of 1812 and its later role in the Clayton Town dock.
-
Canada (1826)
Explore the wreck of the Canada, an early sidewheel steamer that played a vital role in Great Lakes navigation and commerce.
-
Clarissa (1818)
Explore the story of the Clarissa, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Michigan in 1836, representing early Great Lakes maritime commerce.
-
Davy Crockett (1836)
Explore the wreck of the Davy Crockett, a wooden schooner that met its fate in the St. Joseph River in 1836.
Shotline Diving
Connecting You to the Depths of the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Research Archive
Search the Shotline archive
Wreck Finder
Search thousands of wreck records by vessel name, region, official number, type, river, lake, or project. Browsing 5,000 records is the backup plan; search is the front door.
You must be logged in to post a comment.