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  • Duke of Richmond (Richmond, Richmond Packet)

    Explore the wreck of the Duke of Richmond, a wooden sloop lost in a storm on Lake Ontario in 1826, with a rich history and notable artifacts.

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  • Troy (1820?)

    Explore the wreck of the Troy, a sailing canal boat that sank in 1825, offering insights into early 19th-century shipbuilding and maritime history.

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  • Merry Calvin(Mary Calvin)

    Explore the history of the Merry Calvin, a wooden schooner that faced numerous challenges on the Detroit River in the early 19th century.

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  • William (1818)

    Explore the wreck of the William, an early schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1825, representing the challenges of early lake navigation.

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  • USS Jefferson

    Explore the USS Jefferson, a significant naval vessel from the War of 1812, now a wreck site offering insights into early American naval history.

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  • Dread (1823)

    Explore the wreck of the Dread, a two-masted schooner lost in a gale on Lake Erie in 1823, with all passengers surviving the incident.

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  • USS Superior (1814)

    Explore the remains of the USS Superior, a significant war frigate from the War of 1812, now lying in the depths of Lake Ontario.

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  • USS Sylph (1813)

    Explore the history of the USS Sylph, a significant naval vessel from the War of 1812, now lost to time at Sackett’s Harbor.

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  • Plow Boy(1816)

    Explore the wreck of the Plow Boy, a 19th-century schooner lost in Lake Ontario, rediscovered in 2021, offering insights into early maritime commerce.

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  • Hibernia (1822)

    Explore the wreck of the Hibernia, a wooden schooner that ran aground in 1822, near False Duck Islands in Lake Ontario.

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