For centuries explorers and scientists have researched the Great Lakes. As a vital transportation link to the Midwest and one of the largest sources of fresh water on the planet. Such important resources warranted scientific, charting and survey expeditions in and around Thunder Bay for the past 200 years. Today these studies include archaeological research on the shipwrecks of Thunder Bay to discover more about our past, present, and future.
The key to the success of this archaeological research are the vessels operated by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab. They operate a fleet of research vessels to survey, locate and study Thunder Bay's shipwrecks and submerged maritime heritage resources. Various vessels, from 80-foot extended cruising ships to 10-foot open boats, carry out research ranging from deep water remote sensing surveys to shipwreck mapping expeditions in a few feet of water. Research vessels are key to connecting researchers, students, and the public to the Great Lakes.
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