Andrew and Michelle tackle one of the worst passenger ship tragedies to ever hit Lake Superior. Learn about the SS Algoma, her sister ships, the SS Athabasca and the SS Alberta, their crazy trip all of the way from Glasgow, the firsts, titles, and fanfare that came with them, and the wild hurricane-level storm that ended the Algoma's career. Heads up, this is a more serious episode that covers a lot of tragic death If that's not really your thing, we get it and will see you on the next one.

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Join Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the oldest, most intact, merchant vessel to have currently been found on the Great Lakes. We're all for titles over here but this one carries a few. Tune in to hear about the Washington and let us know all of the titles and accolades you hear attributed to this neat little ship! Ahoy!

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We're talking about lightships! Light vessels? Floating lighthouses. Whatever you choose to call them, we're talking about them. Learn a bit about the history of lightships, Texas Towers (both kinds), the innovations that led to lightships, and specifically, the last lightship known to be in Wisconsin waters - the Light Vessel No 57. We hope this episode lights up your day!

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Andrew and Michelle take a slight break from talking about ships to discuss another widely popular item around the Great Lakes - Lighthouses! Join them today as they're looking into the crazy history and life of the Stannard Rock Light. The Stannard Light, aka The Rock, had her in-person service come to an abrupt and tragic end but she is still operating to this day. Find out why she's also called "The Loneliest Place on Earth." This is one episode you definitely don't want to miss!

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This week we're talking about the long-awaited whalebacks! These wild and steampunk-looking ships were quite unique and took the waters by storm. Andrew and Michelle also cover Barge 129, the last whaleback to be found on the Great Lakes. Find out more about her and the 43 other whalebacks that once existed in the waterways of the midwest, and even across the ocean. Ahoy!

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Join Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the little-known about and more than likely found Lake Serpent shipwreck. Is it the wreck that was found around Kelleys Island in 2015? Is it another of the hundreds to thousands of ships lost in Lake Erie? Tune in now to find out more!

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Andrew and Michelle are harkening back to the Gilded Age with the glitz and glam that came with it. Join them as they talk about a luxury steamship named the Gunilda as well as steamboat races, the Kentucky Derby, and even a visit from Jacques Cousteau. Ahoy!

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Get ready to learn about the USS Neshanic or was it the SS Marquette? Wait, wasn't it the Gulfoil? But where do the American Victory or the Middletown come into play? We know, it's the SS Victo! Whatever the name might be, join Andrew and Michelle as they banter through the story of this well-traveled warship to Great Lakes workhorse. And let us know which of her seemingly endless names you prefer. But you can't guess ours ;) Welcome aboard!

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