Welcome to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society
A Leader among America’s privately supported Maritime Institutions, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society operates the popular Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, Michigan, located at the Whitefish Point Light Station, a National Historic Site in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula. The Society also offers programs at its U.S. Weather Bureau Building in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, an element of Soo Locks Park National Historic Landmark. The Shipwreck Museum is open daily from May 1 through October 31; the Weather Bureau is open year-round.
Underwater Exploration is at the heart of the Shipwreck Society’s mission. Using its 47-foot Research Vessel David Boyd, a Phantom S4 Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), a Marine Sonics SideScan Sonar, and highly skilled technical divers, the Society actively searches for and documents deep, well-preserved shipwrecks of Lake Superior, many lost in time over 100 years before.
In addition to its historic sites, the Shipwreck Society actively publishes newsletters, fine art prints, videos, and booklets. Call our year-round information telephone number any time at 800-635-1742.
Please enjoy browsing the web site to learn about our many exciting projects!
NEW!! Donate Online Today
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society is a 501 c(3) charitable non-profit organization. To make an online contribution to one of our projects right now, simply click Online Donations.
Museum Fundraiser Aboard Tall Ship Friends Good Will
GTI Risk Management of Ann Arbor is pleased to host a fundraiser for the Shipwreck Museum on Friday, September 24, 2010. GTI has arranged for a special voyage of the tall ship Friends Good Will to benefit programs of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, continuing archaeological research, and educational programs.
Cost is $250 per person. Friends Good Will will depart its dock at South Haven, Michigan at 3:00 pm sharp. For more information, please click here or call Joyce Oberlin at the Society offices, 800-635-1742. Space is limited to 28 voyagers.
Coming Events for Summer 2010
Events listed here are all held at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point. Admission to events is free unless otherwise noted.
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Light Tower Restoration Campaign - New Video
The Whitefish Point "iron-pile" lighthouse was constructed to replace Whitefish Point's original stone tower which existed from 1849 until 1860
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