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![Ships that wreck in shallow water tend to break apart due to the force of wind,waves, and ice expl4131.jpg Ships that wreck in shallow water tend to break apart due to the force of wind,waves, and ice](/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/https/s3.amazonaws.com/s3-east-testmedia-noaa.woc.noaa.gov/dam/Photos/legacy/pl23_expl4131.jpg?itok=WUDgTslY)
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Ships that wreck in shallow water tend to break apart due to the force of wind,waves, and ice. Many wrecks dot the shoreline of Thunder Bay, providinggreat opportunities for snorkeling, kayaking, and recreational diving. Picturedhere are the remains of the 1840s sidewheel steamer New Orleans, oneof the oldest known wrecks in the sanctuary. (Image credit: Thunder Bay 2010 Expedition, NOAA-OER)