Tag Archives: Shipwrecks

Lake Michigan shipwreck zone to become national sanctuary

An 80-mile long stretch of Lake Michigan is on its way to  becoming the second Great Lakes National Marine Sanctuary. A story on MLive today reports the site contains 30 known shipwrecks including the “Rouse Simmons, a three-masted schooner known … Continue reading

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Michigan’s Newest Shipwreck Museum: West Michigan Underwater Preserve

By Howard Meyerson WHITEHALL, MI – In the calm waters of Lake Michigan, north of White Lake, John Hanson emerged from the depths, his form taking shape in the bubbles that preceded him. Hanson broke the surface and reached for … Continue reading

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Group searches Lake Michigan for historic French shipwreck

A group of shipwreck hunters from Dayton Ohio continue to search Lake Michigan for the Griffon, purported to be the oldest shipwreck in the Great Lakes dating back to 1679. The French vessel was thought by some to be in … Continue reading

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Shipwrecks & Technology: Public invited to day long event highlighting GL wrecks and remote exploration

By Howard Meyerson MUSKEGON, MI — Now and then we hear of a boat in trouble on the Great Lakes — a collision, a fire, someone who ended up on a rocky breakwall. It’s rare, though, that we hear about … Continue reading

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High and Dry: Lake Michigan shipwreck on the map for kayakers

Looking for something to do this summer? Consider Lake Michigan and a trip to South Manitou Island, either by ferry or paddle power.  The 8-mile open-water crossing can be difficult. Only skilled paddlers should attempt it. Once you are there … Continue reading

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