Shipwrecks and SCUBA is an annual event that started in 1984 at the Fremont Yacht Club. Since its humble beginnings Shipwrecks and SCUBA has become the Midwest's premier Scuba Symposium. The conference highlights the Great Lakes rich maritime history and focuses on the preservation and stories of the Great lakes.
Hundreds of thousands of artifacts have been raised from the shipwreck of Queen Anne’s Revenge since full excavation began in 2005.
Kimberly Kenyon is the lead archaeologist for the site of Blackbeard’s infamous flagship, formerly the slave ship La Concorde.
Ms. Kenyon will share her experiences and insights into what the artifacts from this significant archaeological discovery reveal about the Golden Age of Piracy and how it intersected with the transatlantic slave trade.
Take a fresh look at the December 1909 loss of the Marquette & Bessemer No.2.. The No. 2 was lost between December 7th and 9th in a brutal winter storm that sank two other vessels and claimed at least 59 lives. Her final resting place is an enduring mystery. Reexamining as much of the original source material as possible. and, several repeated historical errors were uncovered which impact the narrative of the ship’s loss. A cursory examination of the ship’s design will also be undertaken as this likely affected the captain’s decision-making process. Wreckage location, weather patterns and currents will be examined as well, with the ultimate goal of establishing the most likely resting place of the wreck itself.
As mishaps and disasters multiplied, a dedicated lifesaving service emerged. Braving perilous conditions, these rescuers saved the crew and passengers from certain death. Unfortunately, not all rescues ended in success, .
Author Michael Passwater chronicles the stories of shipwrecks and the courageous men and women who risked their lives against Lake Michigan
After losing my dive shop in Indonesia in 2021 due to global shutdowns, I moved into a van and began sharing my scuba diving adventures on YouTube. I created a series called the DIVE DRY ROAD TRIP, highlighting dive sites around the Pacific Northwest, and it became a launching pad for a new career as an independent instructor and expedition leader
Launched in 1846 and lost in 1864, the Clark was discovered in 1967 on the dark and murky bottom of Lake Michigan. The ship was virtually a submerged time capsule, and was in perfect condition. Could the ship be raised and what would be the outcome?
The Alvin Clark became one of the most exciting and yet controversial shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. A haunting story from beginning to end, the odyssey of “The Mystery Ship from 19 Fathoms” will long be remembered
A full day of excitement 6 world class daytime presenters and full access to the exhibition area. Then enjoy a delicious meal with friend before our Keynote Presenter.
Enjoy a delicious meal with friend before our evening keynote program.
A full day of world class presenters. Full access to the exhibition floor.
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