• Manuscript Collection
• Research Collection
• Research Resources
  • Great Lakes Maritime History
  • Shipwrecks
  • Submarines, US Navy, and World War II
  • Genealogy
  • Lighthouses
  • Other Repositories with Great Lakes Maritime History Collections
  • Miscellaneous
• Photo & Copying Services
• Artifact Donations

1. Wisconsin’s Great Lakes Shipwrecks

A joint project of the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Wisconsin Historical Society. The site allows for exploration of Wisconsin’s shipwrecks through underwater video, historic photographs, archaeological data, interactive activities and information on diving.

2. The Great Lakes Shipwreck File: Total Losses of Great Lakes Ships 1679-1999

Compiled by Dave Swayze. A database of shipwrecks organized alphabetically by ship name.

3. Historical Great Lakes Vessel Accident Database

Searchable by vessel name, accident date, vessel type, accident location and loss. The lists were collected by Brendon Baillod and David Swayze and transcribed by many volunteers.

4. Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society

Includes information about shipwreck preservation, access, ethics and education.

5.  Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society shipwreck and underwater archeology information.