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  • Thames No. 1 US 272214

    Explore the wreck of the Thames No. 1, a scow hopper-barge lost in the Detroit River during a land reclamation project in 1959. A dive site with historical significance.

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  • Hickory Stick US 267265

    Explore the wreck of the Hickory Stick, a dredge lost in a storm on Lake Erie. Accessible to divers, it offers a glimpse into maritime history.

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  • Black Marlin (Martha M.) US 233702

    Explore the story of the Black Marlin, a wooden tug that foundered in a storm on Lake Erie. A testament to maritime history and the bravery of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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  • Atlantis (Despatch)

    Explore the mystery of the ATLANTIS, a wooden oil screw salvage tug lost in 1958 during a storm in Lake Erie. A compelling subject for divers and maritime historians alike.

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  • SS Carl D. Bradley US 226744

    Explore the wreck of the SS Carl D. Bradley, a historic Great Lakes freighter lost in a storm in 1958, with a tragic loss of life and a rich maritime history.

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  • No. 7 US 719361958

    Explore the remains of No. 7, a wooden scow-barge that sank in the Detroit River in 1958. A site for those interested in Great Lakes history.

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  • Translake No. 3

    Explore the story of the Translake No. 3, a movable oil rig barge that capsized in Georgian Bay in 1958, leaving behind a tragic maritime history.

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  • Gary D C 154870

    Explore the wreck of the Gary D, a small steel tug lost in an explosion in 1958 near Strawberry Island Light.

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  • Craftsman

    Explore the well-preserved wreck of the Craftsman, a crane barge resting in 41 feet of water in Lake Erie, offering a unique dive experience.

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  • Lockview

    The *Lockview* was a steel-hulled tugboat that met its end in a dockside fire in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Not a dive site, but significant in local maritime history.

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