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Shipwrecks of 1906: A Chronological Overview The early 20th century was a period of significant maritime activity, but it was also marked by the inherent dangers of navigating the world's...
Read Shipwrecks of 1906: A Chronological OverviewMaritime Losses and Shipwrecks of 1915 The year 1915 was a period of significant turmoil on the high seas. Between the escalating naval conflicts of World War I and the inherent dangers o...
Read Maritime Losses and Shipwrecks of 1915Dwight Boyer: Chronicler of Great Lakes Maritime History The Great Lakes are home to some of the most treacherous waters in North America, where massive lake freighters—specialized cargo ...
Read Dwight Boyer: Chronicler of Great Lakes Maritime History1960 Maritime Incidents and Shipwrecks The year 1960 was marked by a significant number of maritime tragedies and accidents across the globe. From the treacherous waters of the North Sea ...
Read 1960 Maritime Incidents and ShipwrecksW.H. Gilcher: The Record-Breaking Freighter Lost to Lake Michigan The W.H. Gilcher was a powerhouse of the late 19th-century Great Lakes shipping industry. From the moment she was commiss...
Read W.H. Gilcher: The Record-Breaking Freighter Lost to Lake MichiganWestern Reserve Shipwreck: The Tragedy That Changed Maritime Steel On the night of August 30, 1892, the Western Reserve was navigating the treacherous waters of Lake Superior. Loaded with...
Read Western Reserve Shipwreck: The Tragedy That Changed Maritime SteelWilliam B. Davock: The Tragic Fate of a Great Lakes Freighter The William B. Davock was a conventional dry bulk lake freighter—a specialized vessel designed to carry unpackaged cargo—that...
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