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  • Yeo Island Upside Down

    Explore the mysterious wreck of an unidentified pleasure craft near Yeo Island, offering intriguing dive conditions and a rich maritime history.

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  • Cessna 172 – Ontario Place

    A Cessna 172 made an emergency landing in Lake Ontario after losing power, with all occupants rescued safely. This incident highlights the importance of pilot training and safety protocols.

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  • Hamilton (Steambarge)

    Explore the history of the Hamilton, a steambarge vital to Great Lakes trade, now removed from West Lake, Ontario.

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  • Maggie R

    Explore the history of the Maggie R and Hamilton, two significant vessels of the Great Lakes, now removed as part of an environmental cleanup.

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  • Rochester 5

    Explore the Rochester 5 wreck, a newly discovered site near Rochester, NY, believed to be a schooner or small steamer, highlighting Lake Ontario’s maritime history.

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  • Oswego D27

    Explore the mysterious D27 wreck near Oswego, Lake Ontario, a site of potential historical significance awaiting further research.

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  • Oswego D21

    Explore the mysterious D21 wreck near Oswego, NY, a potential treasure of Great Lakes maritime history waiting for further study.

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  • Oswego D11

    Explore the mysterious D11 Wreck in Lake Ontario, a wooden-hulled vessel from the 19th or early 20th century, offering insights into maritime history.

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  • Mid Lake 5

    Explore the mysterious Mid Lake 5 wreck near Main Duck Island, a site rich in maritime history and potential for underwater archaeology.

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  • Rochester 6

    Explore the unidentified wreck Rochester 6, discovered in 2022, highlighting Lake Ontario’s maritime heritage and the importance of underwater cultural preservation.

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