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.

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

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

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

Embark on an engaging exploration into the boat-building history of Sandusky Bay! Join us as we delve into the fascinating stories of local craftsmen who shaped the region's maritime legacy. Discover how iconic boat builders like Lyman, Matthews, and Russell Boats (later Sandusky Boats) revolutionized production methods, adapting to changing times and even expanding into non-wooden boat types. From their contributions to World Wars to weathering the challenges of the Great Depression, these craftsmen's resilience shines through. Journey with us through the postwar pleasure boating boom and explore the modern-day shift toward boat restoration in our area, highlighting a case study of the Museum’s restoration efforts. Join us for a captivating voyage through the rich maritime heritage of Sandusky Bay, where history meets innovation and tradition meets evolution

Dominica might very well rank up there with some of the best diving in the Caribbean. There are huge fields of barrel sponges, some being as tall as 5-6’! Numerous species of tube sponges and some of the largest yellow elephant ear sponges in the Caribbean can also be found in Dominica. Large schools of Atlantic Spadefish may follow divers around during dives while

swimming past some of the largest yellowtail snappers in the world. You can see electric rays,

southern stingrays, pipefish, seahorses, macro shrimp, crabs and lobsters of all sizes and even

red-lipped batfish! The Piece de Resistance for Dominica are her sperm whales. Many

operations will take divers and non-divers alike out on the sea in search of these giants hoping

to see them surfacing or diving deep with the wave of a tail.