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  • J.M. Diver C C116394(B.W. Alderich US 2701)

    Explore the history of the J.M. Diver, a wooden tugboat with a rich legacy in salvage operations on the Great Lakes.

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  • The Briton (S. & J. Collier)

    Explore the remains of The Briton, a historic schooner that reflects 19th-century maritime life in the Great Lakes.

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  • Tonawanda US 24110

    Explore the wreck of the Tonawanda, a steam screw propeller vessel near Buffalo Harbor, with a rich history of salvage operations and navigational hazards.

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  • Almira US 29358

    Explore the history of the Almira, a wooden scow schooner that served the Great Lakes in the mid-19th century, with a focus on its construction, service, and the mysteries surrounding its final fate.

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  • Alice G C 107169

    Explore the history of the Alice G, a wooden vessel from 1902, once serving the fishing industry in the Great Lakes.

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  • Grampus (c1859)

    Explore the wreck of the Grampus, a Canadian schooner lost in a storm on Lake Ontario, with all hands rescued by the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service.

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  • Appelona (1814)

    Explore the story of the Appelona, a wooden schooner lost to a lightning strike in Lake Ontario during the 19th century.

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  • Isleway (1904)

    Explore the story of the Isleway, a luxurious steam yacht that met a tragic end due to fire near Pembroke, Ontario.

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  • Sir Hector C 96892

    Explore the history of the Sir Hector, a wooden tugboat lost in the Ottawa River, known for its durability and service in the late 19th century.

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  • C.W. Chamberlain

    Explore the history of the C.W. Chamberlain, a wooden-hulled steamer scuttled near Montreal, Quebec, reflecting the evolution of maritime transport in Canada.

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