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April 1, 2026

The Enduring Legacy of Western Reserve

The loss and rediscovery of a pioneering Great Lakes freighter — and the families who keep her story alive. Story by Heather Steinberger — Featured in the April 2026 issue…

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February 9, 2026

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time Virtual Reality Experience Comes to Chicago

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time immersive virtual reality experience will come to Chicago in March 2026, offering an opportunity for visitors to step aboard the Titanic and relive the ship’s…

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February 2, 2026

MMM Adds History of the Great Lakes in 12 Shipwrecks to Lecture Series

Maritime historian and underwater explorer Valerie van Heest will present “History of the Great Lakes in 12 Shipwrecks” as part of the Michigan Maritime Museum’s lecture series on Wednesday, February…

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December 1, 2025

Ghost Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan

The wreck of a ship missing for nearly 140 years was discovered by a team led by researcher Brendon Baillod, announced the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association.…

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September 15, 2025

Frank D. Barker Shipwreck Discovered in Rowleys Bay

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June 22, 2025

URI Students Document 17 Lake Ontario Shipwrecks

A team of eight students, scientists and engineers from the University of Rhode Island conducted the first survey of known shipwrecks in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. The survey utilized…

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May 27, 2025

Historic J.C. Ames Shipwreck Discovered Off Coast of Manitowoc

A shipwreck believed to be the J.C. Ames was discovered in Lake Michigan off the coast of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, by Christopher Thuss who was fishing when he spotted the wreck…

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December 2, 2024

MSU Working to Bring Shipwrecked Seeds Back to Life

On September 17, 2024, divers extracted a number of rye seeds from the wreckage of the James R. Bentley, a wooden schooner that sunk in November 1878 while carrying a…

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November 4, 2024

Michigan Maritime Museum to Host Livestream of Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial

The Michigan Maritime Museum will host a livestream of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society’s annual Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony, held in-person at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum…

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May 28, 2024

Adella Shores Shipwreck Found

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced the discovery of historic shipwreck Adella Shores near Whitefish Point, Michigan. The 195-foot wooden steamer went missing on May 1, 1909 while bound…

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The Enduring Legacy of Western Reserve

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time Virtual Reality Experience Comes to Chicago

MMM Adds History of the Great Lakes in 12 Shipwrecks to Lecture Series

Ghost Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan

Frank D. Barker Shipwreck Discovered in Rowleys Bay

URI Students Document 17 Lake Ontario Shipwrecks

Historic J.C. Ames Shipwreck Discovered Off Coast of Manitowoc

MSU Working to Bring Shipwrecked Seeds Back to Life

Michigan Maritime Museum to Host Livestream of Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial

Adella Shores Shipwreck Found

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