Shipwrecks

home to the nation ’ s only fresh water National Marine Sanctuary, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary interprets hundreds of years of nautical commerce which have created a rich landscape of nautical history and culture in the Alpena area. A finish maritime heritage focus on with exhibits and programs, museums with nautical exhibits, seven area lighthouses and maritime trails, tours and events bring the stories of transport captains, sailors and beacon keepers to liveliness .

Shallow Shipwreck Exploration

If you are not a certify aqualung diver you can even explore these submerged treasures by visiting the shallow shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Wrecks that are about guaranteed to be visible in most conditions include the Portland near Bell Bay, the Albany in Albany Bay, and the Joseph S. Faye can be found with partial remains on the shoreline near the 40-Mile Point Lighthouse. Kayak, canoe, Stand Up Paddle Board, and snorkel some of the shallow water wrecks with this handy guide : shallow Shipwreck Adventure Guide

Paddle Safety

Be safe ! Before heading out on Lake Huron in a paddle vessel, check these basic condom tips to ensure a great adventure. Lake Huron Paddle Safety Guidelines & Tips

Take a closer expression at Shipwreck Alley and this nationally significant collection of shipwrecks and see the intense submerged landscape off the coast of Northeast Michigan.

Join us every Independence Day for a celebration like no early. The Thunder Bay Maritime Festival occurs every July 4th, and features glass-bottom boat tours, helicopter rides, music, and the popular Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Thunder Bay Maritime Festival

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary preserves a national treasure, closely 200 historic shipwrecks in and around the bay. Lake Huron ’ south cold, newly body of water preserves many of these shipwrecks intact and in water depths ranging from a few inches to 200 feet, making the chancel a popular finish for divers, snorkelers and kayakers. You can explore the history and archeology of these wrecks at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, the Sanctuary ’ s 20,000 square infantry river front headquarters. Exhibits on Great Lakes maritime history and shipwrecks include the new “ Exploring the Shipwreck Century ” expose, a 9,000 square ft. permanent display where visitors can experience elements of a traditional maritime museum combined with a hands-on discovery center featuring life-size recreations of an

historic Great Lakes schooner and shipwreck sites, artifact displays, and interactional learn stations on engineering and dive. besides featuring a chancel shop, state-of-the-art education spaces, high-definition dramaturgy, and archaeological conservation lab. The admission-free Center is a great address and the best plaza to begin exploring Thunder Bay. Please call for current hours of operation. While visiting Alpena, you may besides want to explore the Thunder Bay Sanctuary Research Collection, one of the largest archival collections of Great Lakes nautical history in being, located at the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library .
500 W. Fletcher St., Alpena
( 989 ) 356-8805
admission : free | Hours : open year polish, check web site for hours.
Website : hypertext transfer protocol : //www.thunderbay.noaa.gov/

Glass-bottom Boat Shipwreck Tours: The Legends of Thunder Bay 

Explore the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary with Alpena Shipwreck Tours. The crystal clear waters and the big ‘ glass bottom ’ viewing wells allow you to ‘ prima donna ’ the wrecks – without getting wet. During our 2 hour cruise you will experience the excellently preserved shipwrecks and the scenic shorelines of Thunder Bay. Learn the exciting tales of many celebrated ships and the history, legends and lore of Lake Huron. Get agenda and regulate tickets here .
500 W. Fletcher St., Alpena
( 989 ) 356-8805
Adults – $ 35, Age 12 and under – $ 10, Group Rates : $ 25 per ticket when 20 or more adult tickets are purchased on-line at least 3 days before cruise. open : belated May – early October, check web site for hours .