See the new exhibit on the Great Lakes and explore the historic Mather’s cargo holds, pilot house, guest quarters, and engine ...

The saltie Federal Margaree passes under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth just after sunrise on Nov. 28, 2018. It was in the Twin Ports to pick up a load of grain. The 2025 Great Lakes shipping ...

Although the Western Reserve was found in Lake Superior, estimates suggest there are more than 1,700 ships resting just in ...

The Western Reserve, an all-steel freighter that sank in 1892, has been found in Lake Superior. The 300-foot freighter has become known for the tragic series of events that unfolded after it sank.

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan might be known for its Great Lakes, but it’s about to play an important role in protecting the high seas. A new state partnership with the U.S. Navy and the ...

The Western Reserve, an all-steel freighter that sank in 1892, has been found in Lake Superior. The 300-foot freighter has become known for the tragic series of events that unfolded after it sank.

The Viking Octantis will kick off the state’s cruising season on Friday, April 25, when it docks in Detroit. Octantis ties with its twin, the Viking Polaris, for the largest cruise ship on the ...

MANITOWOC (WLUK) - A popular, annual event centered around Wisconsin's rich, water history is back for year 19. Manitowoc's Ghost Ships Festival 2025 is taking place Friday & Saturday. Activities ...

Three shipwrecks submerged for 130 years or more were discovered in the Great Lakes in a short span last year. The Western Reserve was particularly deadly. Thousands of undiscovered shipwrecks are ...