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Diving the Wreck of the Steamer Florida in Lake Huron off Presque Isle, Michigan

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Rick SpilmanNovember 28, 2013

In a dense fog, at about 9:00 AM on May 20, 1899, the 270-foot steamer Florida was nearly cut in half by the George W. Roby. The ship is sitting upright approximately 200 feet below the surface of Lake Huron, off … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Florida, George W. Roby, Lake Huron, Michigan, Presque Isle
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