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Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory

Wed, 2026-03-25 11:04

In 1879, the 60-foot steam tug “Prince Alfred” arrived in Wiarton to replace the “O’Koura” which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents. The winter of 1879-80 was unusually mild and the

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Haunting photos reveal Great Lakes’ hidden shipwreck graveyard

Mon, 2026-03-09 18:58

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Cold, deep waters have preserved thousands of Great Lakes shipwrecks, captured in eerie photos of the intact wrecks still hidden beneath the surface. Read the full story by the Detroit […]

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Lake Ontario shipwrecks could get the ‘extended reality’ treatment

Mon, 2026-02-23 17:13

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The New York Department of State is developing an immersive extended reality experience and modular exhibit highlighting at least two “iconic” shipwrecks in what’s now the federally designated Lake Ontario […]

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Do Great Lakes shipwrecks resurface in winter? How cold snaps reveal them

Wed, 2025-12-24 12:29

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Winter storms on the Great Lakes have a habit of briefly giving things back — from exposed reefs and forgotten shorelines to shipwrecks that have sat underwater for more than […]

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Remembering the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald on the 50th anniversary of its sinking

Mon, 2025-11-10 13:30

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50 years ago on Monday, one of the most “mysterious and controversial” of all shipwrecks on the Great Lakes took place 17 miles north-northwest of Whitefish Point, Michigan, taking the […]

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Maritime experts: Shipwreck discoveries are on the rise in northeast Wisconsin waters

Mon, 2025-11-10 13:27

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There are well over 6,000 shipwrecks between the five Great Lakes, the most well-known, of course, being the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. In recent years, especially around northeast Wisconsin, shipwreck discoveries […]

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Lake Huron shipwrecks provide new fuel for American AI research

Wed, 2025-11-05 13:27

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A unique dataset of shipwreck sonar scans, captured by researchers from the University of Michigan and Michigan Technological University, has been selected for inclusion in the National Artificial Intelligence Research […]

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Underwater robot makes amazing scans of deep Lake Michigan shipwrecks before time runs out

Wed, 2025-10-01 14:02

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Scientists used an autonomous underwater vehicle to explore shipwrecks in Lake Michigan for the first time. The expedition highlighted the significant challenges of exploring the Great Lakes, even with advanced […]

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How Edmund Fitzgerald compares to other shipwrecks

Wed, 2025-09-24 13:37

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In terms of popular fascination, few shipwrecks compare to the foundering of the Edmund Fitzgerald in a 1975 Lake Superior storm, with the loss of its entire 29-person crew. The […]

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CMU museum director reappointed to protect Great Lakes bottomlands

Fri, 2025-08-15 11:47

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The bottom of the Great Lakes are home to thousands of shipwrecks and other historical artifacts. The state of Michigan has an Underwater Salvage and Preserve Committee that works to […]

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Great Lakes lore: A look at 4 ghost stories or tall tales about the Great Lakes

Mon, 2025-07-21 14:27

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The Great Lakes have a rich history of ghost stories and maritime lore. Lake Superior’s “Shipwreck Coast” is known for numerous shipwrecks and ghost ship sightings. Read the full story […]

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Interning on the Great Lakes

Fri, 2025-07-18 12:30

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A summer intern for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) says his favorite part of Alpena, Michigan, is how connected the people are to the Great Lakes. He has […]

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