While many shipwrecks’ locations are already known within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, at least 100 more are suspected to be hidden in the sanctuary’s depths. Today, the sanctuary protects these historical artifacts so that we can all – researchers and members of the public alike – continue to explore and learn from them. The waters of Thunder Bay are treacherous: to mariners, they were nicknamed “Shipwreck Alley,” and through fire, ice, collision, and storms, the lake frequently claimed vessels and crews. Image: Thunder Bay Sanctuary Research Collection Choctaw is one shipwreck that was recently found in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. These shipwrecks tell the story of the Great Lakes’ maritime history – and this summer, sanctuary researchers found two more. In this section of Lake Huron, nestled up against the shores of northeastern Michigan, are nearly 100 known shipwrecks. Finding history: The discovery of two lost shipwrecks in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuaryīeneath the waves of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary lies an underwater museum.
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