Tragedy is woven into the history of the Great Lakes. Capricious and deadly, the wind and waves make a potent pair that have taken lives since humans settled on the shores of these Lakes thousands of years ago. While there is a story behind every shipwreck, there are some disasters so monumental they will never be forgotten. Lake Ontario – The Queen of the Lakes Goes Up in Flames: SS Noronic When the smoldering wreckage cooled enough to board the burned-out SS Noronic, the search crews were stunned by the scope of the destruction. The horrors witnessed in the aftermath of the fire spurred sweeping changes in maritime safety regulations, saving the lives of countless future passengers, but they came too late to save the estimated 119 vacationers who perished in the deadly fire. Lake Michigan – Beware the Breakers: Lady Elgin The legends and lore surrounding this tragedy make it difficult to definitely know what happened on that stormy September night in 1860. While we will never know how many lives were lost and the wildly conflicting survivor accounts make the events that followed the collision between the Lady Elgin and the schooner Augusta unclear at best, what is certain is that the event, which left an estimated one thousand Milwaukee children orphaned, began as a party. Lake Huron – White Cloud Island’s Restless Souls: SS Jane Miller For 136 years, the only traces that remained of the lost SS Jane Miller were some air bubbles in a discolored spot of water in Lake Huron and a scattering of wreckage that washed up on White Cloud Island. No bodies from the Miller were ever recovered, and if you believe the lore of White Cloud Island, it appears those on board that night who now lie beneath the waves do not rest peacefully. This is not a mariners’ guide… Instead, prepare for swashbuckling tales of peril, loss, and survival. These stories attempt to capture the human drama and the history of these disasters that helped shape the Great Lakes region. Enjoy this collection as a great place to begin exploring the captivating true events of the inland seas that have grown into legends over the years.
✔ Author(s): Anna Lardinois
✔ Title: Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tragedies and Legacies from the Inland Seas
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (109 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 149305855X
✔ ISBN-13: 9781493058556
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes by Anna Lardinois
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This book completely captured my heart. The characters were so relatable, and their journeys resonated deeply with me. The writing was poetic and powerful, leaving me with a sense of awe. I'm grateful to have experienced this literary gem.
Iris Watts
This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. The insights offered by the characters and their experiences have left a lasting impression on me.
Violet Tyler
The themes of resilience and hope resonated deeply with me. This book taught me valuable life lessons that I'll carry with me for years to come.
