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  • Wauseda II C 158472

    Explore the history of the Wauseda II, a small fishing tug lost to fire in 1948, and its significance in the Great Lakes fishing industry.

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  • M.H. Stuart US 221409

    Explore the wreck of the M.H. Stuart, a wooden steambarge scuttled in 1948, now resting in 200 ft of water off Milwaukee, showcasing early 20th-century maritime history.

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  • Muskokalite (pre-1948)

    The Muskokalite was a supply tugboat destroyed by a catastrophic explosion in 1948 while docked in Bala, Ontario. One fatality and several injuries were reported.

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  • T.T. Morford (1910)

    The T.T. Morford, a steel-hulled barge, met a tragic fate in 1948 after a collision in dense fog, resulting in the loss of two crew members.

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  • Vampire MK III 17009

    Explore the mystery of the de Havilland Vampire Mk. III 17009, a jet fighter that crashed into Lake Ontario in 1948, leaving behind a legacy of early jet aviation challenges.

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  • Grampian

    Explore the history of the Grampian, a schooner abandoned at Davidson’s Shipyard in Bay City, Michigan, marking the decline of sailing vessels on the Great Lakes.

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  • John & Alice

    Explore the history of the John & Alice, a wooden fishing tug that played a vital role in Lake Erie’s fishing industry before its tragic loss in 1947.

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  • William G. (1929)

    Explore the wreck of the William G., a mid-20th century vessel that foundered during a storm in 1947, with minimal documentation available.

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  • SS Emperor – Bulk Freighter Sinking at Canoe Rocks (1947)

    Explore the wreck of the SS Emperor, a bulk freighter that sank in Lake Superior in 1947, offering a glimpse into maritime history and the perils faced by Great Lakes mariners.

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  • Emperor C 126654

    Explore the wreck of the Emperor, a historic bulk freighter sunk in 1947, offering diverse diving experiences for all skill levels in Lake Superior.

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