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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.

  • Badger C 138576

    Explore the history of the Badger, a steam tug that played a vital role in Great Lakes navigation and trade during the late 19th century.

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  • Niagara Shoal Steam Launch

    Explore the remains of a late 19th-century steam launch on Niagara Shoal, a challenging dive site with historical significance.

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  • Stoney Island Barge

    Explore the remains of an unidentified wooden barge near the Ellsworth wreck, ideal for beginner to intermediate divers seeking historical insights.

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  • Pleasure Craft – Missing (Frank Pyke)

    Frank Pyke and Richard McCormick went missing near Wellesley Island in the Thousand Islands region. Search efforts were initiated, but their fate remains unclear.

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  • Ontario Shores Barge

    Explore the remains of a wooden barge near Pond Marina, Cape Vincent, NY, a testament to the region’s maritime history.

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  • Cormorant US 240399 (Russell 4)

    Explore the wreck of the Cormorant, a small utility vessel lost in Lake Ontario, rediscovered in 2025. Dive into its history and significance in Great Lakes maritime operations.

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  • C.F. Coughlin US 120993 (Frank J. Bapst, Squaw)

    Explore the history of the C.F. Coughlin, a steam screw vessel that served the Great Lakes from 1895, known for its towing capabilities and multiple name changes.

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  • Mark 2 Submarine

    Explore the RMC Experimental Submersible, a pioneering Canadian prototype submarine located in Navy Bay, Kingston, Ontario. Dive into history at a depth of 20 feet.

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  • Gypsy

    Explore the remains of the Gypsy, a yacht lost during a storm near Clayton, NY, part of the National Yacht Club fleet.

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  • Bay Coal (Industry 1848?)

    Explore the wreck of the possible scow Industry, a 19th-century vessel sunk in Lake Erie, offering insights into maritime commerce and the risks faced by sailors of the era.

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