Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

🧠 Fact: Chronicles shipwrecks of Lake Superior, including the famed Edmund Fitzgerald.

💡 Tip: Visit the lighthouse tower for sweeping lake views.
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Located at Whitefish Point in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum offers a poignant look into the maritime history of Lake Superior. The museum features exhibits on notable shipwrecks, including the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, whose recovered bell serves as a memorial to its lost crew. Visitors can explore the restored 1861 lighthouse, the Lightkeeper’s Quarters, and the 1923 Surfboat House. Open daily from May 1 to October 31, the museum provides insights into the perils faced by sailors on the treacherous "Shipwreck Coast."

• 📍Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in USA, Midwest
• Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum