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03 23, 2022

Great Lakes Shipwrecks: The Hazardous Argo

By |2022-03-27T14:25:48-04:00March 23, 2022|

Dive into the true story of the shipwrecked Argo, a fuel barge that made national news when the U.S. Coast Guard announced it was leaking chemicals into the Great Lakes! Kevin Magee, a diver and member of the Cleveland Underwater Explorers, will explain how the barge sank, was discovered at the bottom of Lake Erie, and made safe.

By the way, Magee has discussed other Lake Erie shipwrecks at our library. Every time he visits, he shares a fascinating story. Some of these talks are available to watch on our YouTube channel:

11 12, 2021

Dive into the true story of a tragic shipwreck

By |2021-11-10T08:33:33-05:00November 12, 2021|

Dive into the true story of a mysterious Lake Erie shipwreck!

Kevin Magee, a diver and member of the Cleveland Underwater Explorers, explains how a shipwrecked schooner was discovered – just 20 miles from Cleveland – and identified as the Plymouth. Then, he describes how the Plymouth sank and what it had to do with some of the most powerful people of that era.

For more on local shipwrecks, you can borrow several books from our collection or watch our interview with shipwreck hunters and authors Georgann and Mike Wachter.

01 16, 2021

Discover the story of one of Lake Erie’s most tragic voyages

By |2021-01-16T12:00:28-05:00January 16, 2021|

If you’re interested in Lake Erie history, discover the snowstorm that doomed the tug Admiral, its consort tanker-barge Cleveco, and their crews.

Speaker Kevin Magee describes the doomed voyage that began on Dec. 1, 1942. The vessels left Toledo with 33 men and a million gallons of crude oil that were critical to the nation’s World War II efforts.

For more on local shipwrecks, you can borrow several books from our collection or watch our interview with shipwreck hunters and authors Georgann and Mike Wachter.

09 22, 2020

Discover Lake Erie ‘Riverside’ shipwreck

By |2020-09-22T06:00:08-04:00September 22, 2020|

Explore a sunken schooner and discover the great storm that downed it during an online program we’re hosting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Presenter Kevin Magee will discuss the storm of 1893 that sunk the Riverside in Lake Erie. All seven of its crew members and payload were lost on the way to Kelleys Island. More than a century late, the Cleveland Underwater Explorers (CLUE) located the shipwreck about 25 miles off of Cleveland. See photos of the preserved wreck and learn more about this remarkable ship and storm during Magee’s talk.

This program is free to watch and will be broadcast via Zoom. Registration is required. You can sign up online or call us at (440) 255-8811 ext. 247.

For more on local shipwrecks, watch our interview with shipwreck hunters and authors Georgann and Mike Wachter.

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