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08 Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Thunder Bay is aptly named ‘Shipwreck Alley’ due to volatile weather and perilous shoals. Over 100 vessels have been recovered and identified, from wooden schooners to steel-hulled freighters. This protected area of Lake Huron is a heavily utilized shipping lane between upper and lower Great Lakes. The cold fresh water keeps the watercraft and sailors’ personal effects well-preserved. You have unrestricted access to explore the shipwrecks. You can dive, snorkel, canoe or kayak to the partially submerged vessels. Glass-bottom boat tours are also offered for landlubbers.

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