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Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes Region What's New | General Resources | Related Resources 
What's New Shipwrecks tell of Lake Erie's history The Sandusky Register (7/7) A team from the Peachman Lake Erie Shipwreck Research Center is exploring the remains of a steamer to learn more about the ship and the history of the Great Lakes. Researchers to scan Lake Erie battlefield The Marion Star (7/7) Researchers want to know if the bottom of Lake Erie is littered with cannonballs and other ammunition from a pivotal naval battle that was part of the War of 1812. Grand Traverse Bay designated as underwater preserve WLAJ-TV (Lansing, MI) (6/25) Grand Traverse Bay and nearby areas of Lake Michigan have been designated as Michigan's 12th underwater preserve. Shipwreck exhibit opens in Alpena WPBN-TV (6/19) A new exhibit is allowing visitors to experience first hand some of the history of some 200 shipwrecks found in Lake Huron.
General Resources Great Lakes Shipwreck File Includes a database of documented Great Lakes shipwrecks from 1679 to the present, along with detailed information about each wreck. Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Founded in 1978 to preserve the lore and artifacts of our Great Lakes, the shipwreck society operates the Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, Michigan, featuring the bell of the ill-fated laker, the Edmund Fitzgerald. Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Shipwrecks in different regions of the U.S. are covered, with particular attention to the Great Lakes including such wrecks as Edmund Fitzgerald, Coburn, Grecian and Algoma. Great Lakes Shipwreck Research and Diving Online newsgroup devoted exclusively to Great Lakes shipwreck research and diving. Major Shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay Underwater Preserve Michigan State University Sea Grant Extension Provides background information and pictures of Thunder Bay's major shipwrecks. Maritime History of the Great Lakes This site is an ongoing experiment in the design of a "digital library", a collection of documents intended to be of value to those researching Great Lakes History. Minnesota's Historic Shipwrecks Minnesota Historical Society Information on shipwrecks in Minnesota's Lake Superior, inland lakes and rivers and plans for their preservation. Shipwreck Diving Charters on Lake Ontario Includes a location map of shipwrecks found in Lake Ontario. Shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay Region The approximately 160 shipwrecks thought to be located in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary constitute a microcosm of the Great Lakes commercial shipping industry spanning the last two hundred years. Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve There are numerous shipwrecks in the preserve area as well as geological formations including clay banks and underwater rock piles. Wisconsin's Great Lakes Shipwrecks University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute Features historical images of the ships, photos of the wrecks from archaeological investigations, and accounts of the vessels' histories and final voyages, including the grim fate of the three-masted schooner Lucerne. Wisconsin's Maritime Trails Through Web sites, interpretive signage, public presentations and shipwreck moorings, the Maritime Trails initiative encourages divers, snorkelers, boaters, maritime enthusiasts, and tourists to visit and enjoy Wisconsin's diverse collection of maritime resources.
Related Resources GLIN: Boating in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Scuba Diving in the Great Lakes Region
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