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  • Commodore Perry (1815)

    Explore the wreck of the Commodore Perry, a two-masted schooner lost in a gale on Lake Ontario in 1820, approximately 20 miles off Pultneyville.

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  • Recovery (1812)

    Explore the remains of the Recovery, a wooden schooner lost in the early 19th century, likely on Lake Superior. Discover its historical context and the mysteries surrounding its wreck.

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  • Dolphin (pre 1819)

    The Dolphin, a schooner lost in 1819, was destroyed by ice in Pultneyville Harbor, Lake Ontario during a severe gale.

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  • Paulina (1818)

    Explore the wreck of the Paulina, a small wooden schooner lost in a storm on Lake Erie in 1818, with no casualties reported.

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  • Fair American (1804)

    Explore the history of the Fair American, a wooden schooner lost in Lake Ontario in 1818, with ties to the War of 1812 and regional commerce.

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  • Young Phoenix

    Explore the story of the Young Phoenix, a wooden schooner lost in 1818 off Long Point, Lake Erie, with no reported loss of life.

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  • Boxer (1818)

    Explore the mystery of the Boxer, a small wooden schooner lost in 1818 at the mouth of the Grand River, Ohio, with limited historical records.

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  • Nautilus (1818)

    Explore the history of the Nautilus, an early 19th-century schooner that capsized on Lake Erie and was later sold into British registry.

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  • Lord Selkirk’s Canoe Brigade (1816)

    Explore the tragic story of Lord Selkirk’s Canoe Brigade, where a sudden storm led to the capsizing of a canoe and the loss of nine lives on Lake Superior.

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  • HMS Newash

    Explore the wreck of HMS Newash, a pivotal naval schooner from the War of 1812, located in Penetanguishene, Ontario. Dive into history and archaeology while respecting the site.

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