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Ships that wreck in shallow water tend to break apart due to the force of wind,waves, and ice

Description

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.

Credit

Thunder Bay 2010 Expedition, NOAA-OER

Display Date

2010 August

Location

Michigan, Thunder Bay, Lake Huron

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Keywords

Maritime Heritage Shipwreck