Shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay Region

The shipwrecks of Thunder Bay constitute a microcosm of the Great Lakes commercial shipping industry spanning the last two hundred years. The collection reflects transitions in ship architecture and construction, from wooden schooners to early steel-hulled steamers, as well as several unusual vessel types.

This portion of the website is divided into four sections:

Known Shipwrecks - A list of the vessels that have been located in the Thunder Bay region. Caution: This is a long page and may take some time to load.

Possible Shipwrecks - A list of 65 vessels that may be located in the Thunder Bay region (according to historical records), but whose remains have not been located.

National Historic Landmark Potential - Detailed histories of the eight vessels in the Thunder Bay region that have been evaluated for National Historic Landmark status.

Vessel Types - A discussion of vessel construction, including examples located or thought to be located in the Thunder Bay region.