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  • Penobscot

    Explore the history of the steamer Penobscot, a key player in Great Lakes commerce, and learn about its tragic involvement in the Morania #130 disaster.

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  • Lucky US 257127

    Explore the remains of the Lucky, a wooden scow that met its end in Lake Huron in 1951 after grounding near Cheboygan, Michigan.

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  • M.J. Low

    Explore the M.J. Low, a wooden fish tug scuttled in 1951, now a dive site in Portage Bay, Killarney, showcasing historical fishing heritage.

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  • A. H. Pitz US 2370

    Explore the remains of the A.H. Pitz, a wooden steam tug abandoned in 1951 at the mouth of the Amnicon River, offering a unique dive experience in shallow waters.

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  • Sachem (John Kelderhouse, Derek E.) US 204106

    Explore the history of the SACHEM, a steel-hulled tugboat with a storied past, including its tragic sinking and remarkable recovery.

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  • Eleanor (c1927)

    Explore the remains of the Eleanor, a vessel lost in December 1950 during a severe storm on Lake Superior.

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  • Anna Mildred C 153244

    Explore the mystery of the ANNA MILDRED, a yacht that sank in Lake Ontario after a catastrophic explosion in 1950.

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  • City of Cleveland III (City of Cleveland) US 204080

    Explore the history of the City of Cleveland III, a sidewheel steamer that met a tragic fate in Lake Huron due to a collision in 1950.

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  • America US 217862

    Explore the wreck of the America, a wooden fish tug lost in a sudden squall on Lake Michigan in 1950, near Sturgeon Bay.

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  • SS Pontiac (Ferry)

    Explore the historical significance of the SS Pontiac, a steam-powered ferry that served the Ottawa River, connecting Ontario and Quebec before modern bridges.

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