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Prehistoric Wood Hints at Life Before Lake Huron An ancient piece of wood found at the bottom of Lake Huron hints at time, about 8,900 years ago, when this area was dry land...
Sunken ship in Lake Michigan is named to National Register of Historic Places SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A Lake Michigan ship that sank in 1880 in southeastern Wisconsin has been named to the National...
Supposed site of Griffon shipwreck to be partially excavated Researchers didn't find conclusive proof that whatever is lying just under the bottom of Lake Michigan is the long-lost...
Loss of marine archeologist could be ‘catastrophic,’ says Ontario union The expert overseeing Ontario’s estimated 4,000 shipwrecks and artifacts — including the immortalized Edmund...
Learn the story of 'The Christmas Tree Ship' South Haven — Rochelle Pennington, author of “The Christmas Tree Ship” will be presenting the story of...
Milwaukee divers search for missing shipwrecks in Lake Michigan WITI-TV, MILWAUKEE—There are about 2,500 shipwrecks beneath the waves of Lake Michigan, and about 1,000 of them are...
Former college president to helm boating museum GENEVA — A retired college president has been tapped to serve as executive director of the Finger Lakes Boating Museum...
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Service, Thursday, November 10 Please join us at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum on Thursday, November 10th for the 16th Annual Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial...
Seneca North: Admirals Club salutes Finger Lakes museum Rochester businessman Al Hetzke, a member of the Finger Lakes Boating Museum, and chairman of the Admirals Club, predicted...
Steam Yacht Makes First Erie Canal Voyage The steam yacht Cangarda this week began her inaugural trip on the Erie Canal, the New York State Canal Corporation...
Cleveland included in U.S. Navy plans to mark War of 1812 anniversary CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority is preparing for war.
Lawson Center Hopes To Preserve, Educate And Enrich BEMUS POINT - Staff at the Lawson Boating Heritage Center on Chautauqua Lake hope to turn future generations into boat...
Sunken Muskegon lumber schooner returns home, in an exhibit MUSKEGON — The long, mysterious trip of a Muskegon lumber schooner's final voyage is figuratively over.
Immerse yourself in a total wreck at Grand Rapids Public Museum's underwater exploration event GRAND RAPIDS — Sure, a 1990s movie about the Titanic brought in nearly $2 billion at the box office. But that’s...
Scientists looking for buried ancient river Scientists from the Ontario Geological Survey are using gravity detection devices to hunt for a buried ancient river system...
Legislation Introduced To Help Preserve Great Lakes History U.S. Senator Carl Levin introduced a bill that would expand the boundaries of Michigan's Thunder Bay National Marine...
Voyage to the bottom of the lakes Explore Great Lakes lore at the 30th Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival, presented by the Ford Seahorses Scuba Diving Club in...
'Extinct' fish strain found off Leelanau A Yooper thought to be lost has been found in the environs off the Leelanau County shoreline. A native Great Lakes fish long...
J.P. Morgan’s poker chips, Corsair china, cigar cutter and port glasses Morganʼs steam yacht “Corsair” is where these items originated. The “Corsair” became the Flagship...
Last voyage of the Barney Devine The Barney Devine’s final voyage was bittersweet. The plucky 74-year-old research vessel, owned by the Wisconsin...
Shipwreck gets historic designation An 1850s shipwreck in Lake Michigan near Ozaukee County has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 81-...
New DVD highlights White River Light Station FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP — Karen McDonnell has spent half her life caring for and offering tours of the White River Light...
Erie's flagship sets 2011 sailing schedule Some good news for the winter weary among us: The U.S. Brig Niagara has set its 2011 sailing schedule. Erie's flagship...
Plans move forward to establish a Canadian Antique Boat Museum EMC News - The Thousand Islands Antique Boat Museum Trust announced the next phase of its plans to establish a Canadian...
Wreckage found of alleged 1800s Erie Canal boat Wreckage discovered at the bottom of the Oswego River by two local shipwreck hunters could be a rare piece of New York's...
Bay City Tall Ships Celebration loses to Chicago for 2010 Port of the Year BAY CITY — There’s a rivalry brewing between Bay City and Chicago when it comes to hosting a fleet of tall ships...
WWII era fighter jet raised from bottom of Lake Michigan Lt. J.J. Manley’s report from the USS Wolverine on Saturday, June 12, 1943, included mostly routine information, such...
Brockville's sunken treasures Thanks to thousands of dollars raised, and at least as many hours of volunteer labour logged, a plaque now stands on...
Magellan's sinking in 1877 raised many questions Almost 100 years to the date before the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald ship, another powerful northeastern gale brought...
Mystery, debate still surround sinking of Edmund Fitzgerald Great Lakes explorer Frederick Shannon retired from diving about five years ago because of declining health. The 64-year-old...
Historical group remembers Great Lakes shipwrecks A symposium on the fate of a sidewheel steamer that sank in Lake Michigan is being be held as part of Lost Mariners Weekend...
Shipwreck expert Valerie Van Heest says Great Lakes tragedies span the centuries When severe winds whipped through Michigan last week, Valerie Van Heest had one thing on her mind: will another ship be lost...
Clipper board still seeking permanent home for old Muskegon-to-Milwaukee ship Walking through the brightly painted interior spaces of the SS Milwaukee Clipper and listening to some of Capt. Robert...
Marine Antique & Decorative Arts Auction SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2010 - 1130AM Featuring rare, nautical antiques and classic decor for the home. Ship Models, Shadowboxes...
Edmund Fitzgerald Artifacts Sold To Duluth Woodcarver DULUTH, MN. --- Several items reportedly taken from the historic Edmund Fitzgerald before its tragic sinking hit the auction...
Lake Erie shipwrecks, well-preserved by fresh water, are favorites among divers The marine forecast is perfect. Winds are southwest at 5 knots and waves are 1 foot or less. The surface of Lake Erie is...
Edmund Fitzgerald artifacts on auction block Collectors of Great Lakes maritime artifacts may want to set their sights on an auction house in Duluth’s Lincoln Park...
Search for Lake Michigan shipwreck moves forward The effort to confirm whether a suspected shipwreck in Lake Michigan is the long-lost Griffon, the first European sailing...
Remains of Lake Michigan shipwreck in limbo HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Swimming through the murky depths of Lake Michigan, scuba divers came upon a ghostly shape...
Remains of historic shipwreck trapped in limbo Swimming through the murky depths of Lake Michigan, scuba divers came upon a ghostly shape looming in the greenish gloom. An...
Ludington, Muskegon again battling over ferry service WEST MICHIGAN — The city of Ludington is seeking a $14 million federal transportation grant to “repower”...
Tettegouche arch falls into Lake Superior The much-photographed arch at Tettegouche State Park carved out of the North Shore by thousands of years of Lake Superior...
Diver says he found Westmoreland shipwreck LAKE ANN — Ross Richardson set out on yet another search in what had become a series of personal expeditions for one...
Tall ships sail into Muskegon, but not everybody gets to see them MUSKEGON, MI -- Two tall ships arriving in Muskegon Thursday frustrated enthusiasts' attempts to see them, with one...
Racine-Caught Brown Trout Recognized as World Record The catch had already earned him $10,000 in a fishing tournament and placed his name in the state record book. Now it ...
Lakelubbers.com Explores Lake Shipwrecks Although shipwrecks conjure up images of ships sinking in open seas or running aground on dangerous shoals, lakes have...
U.S. Coast Guard to celebrate 220th birthday   BOSTON -- U.S. Coast Guardsmen here and throughout the country will celebrate both the service's...
Rock Island lighthouse volunteers experience 1800s life Rock Island - Marti Strehlow doesn't know how the lighthouse keepers did it. A week each summer is enough for Strehlow...
18th-Century Ship Found at Trade Center Site In the middle of tomorrow, a great ribbed ghost has emerged from a distant yesterday. On Tuesday morning, workers excavating...
Downtown Bay City bustling as Tall Ship Celebration gets into gear BAY CITY, MI — Downtown Bay City resembled a hectic metropolis Thursday afternoon. Around the time of the first tall...

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