Shipwrecks are some of Canada's most interesting historical artifacts. Yet they remain out of reach for most people, sunk below the waves of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Museum wants to help make these artifacts more accessible to you through this virtual exhibition, called "Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes".
This virtual exhibition helps you explore a few of the thousands of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes and was created with the help of divers and archaeologists who work to preserve Canada's shipwrecks for future generations.
You can also go on a virtual dive to a real shipwreck off the shore of Kingston, Ontario. Once there, you will gather clues to learn how to spot parts of the wreck.
This online project was developed with the support of the Digital Museums Canada investment program. Digital Museums Canada is managed by the Canadian Museum of History, with the financial support of the Government of Canada.
Property Rights
The Great Lakes Museum holds the copyright to the content presented on this site. Unless indicated otherwise, the documents presented in the virtual exhibition "Great Lakes Shipwrecks" are the property of the Great Lakes Museum.
The use of these documents is subject to the Copyright Act or the contractual provisions made when the rights to certain materials were acquired. The use of this site and its contents, including the documents presented therein, is authorized only for educational purposes by teachers and students, as well as for private study and research purposes, provided the source is mentioned.
Reproduction, storage, downloading, translation, conversion, publication and dissemination for any other purpose, particularly for purposes of trade and advertising, require prior authorization from the Great Lakes Museum and, where appropriate, other right-holders.
Please direct any questions or requests to the Great Lakes Museum at marmus@marmuseum.ca.