The shipwreck, broken in two, was discovered by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society using sonar technology. A historic all-steel ship that broke records as it cruised the Great Lakes but ...

“And you can’t bank on the Great Lakes being happy and ... technology and less congestion, fewer shipwrecks lead to the kind of dramatic, unsolved mysteries, many of which are still hidden ...

The Great Lakes Historical Society used Marine Sonic Technology side-scan sonar aboard a non-profit research vessel. The initial discovery was made by David Boyd in the late summer of 2024.

The 3D model of the Lucinda Van Valkenburg, created in partnership with the NOAA Diving Program, was built from hundreds of ...

Ric Mixter has made more than 100 shipwreck dives in the Great Lakes, including the renowned Edmund Fitzgerald. He has also produced more than 30 programs for PBS and the Outdoor Channel.

“Every shipwreck has its own story, but some are just that much more tragic," said Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society Executive Director Bruce Lynn. “It is hard to imagine that Captain Peter ...

Photo by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society In 1892, a massive steel steamer, considered an engineering marvel of its time and revered for its speed and safety, got caught in a squall in ...

Charles Beeker, leader of IU's Center for Underwater Science, was awarded a Sagamore of the Wabash last month.

The history of courageous ship mascot animals who braved Great Lakes storms alongside their mariners will be chronicled this month.

Some new technology is making it possible to explore fascinating shipwrecks without having to brave the frigid waters.