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Under the Waves49 - A Love Story for the AgesJoin Andrew and Michelle in a new mini series called the Grace Period! To kick off, learn about the Laura Grace, a tug boat who spent most and now all of her time in Lake Ontario. Her story may be short, but the attempted rescue and salvage efforts spanned years. See the ship that inspired many divers, photographers, and submechanophobia-nightmares alike. Downloadable Float Planhttps://floatplancentral.cgaux.org/download/USCGFloatPlan.pdfFollow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves Podcast...2025-07-2538 min
Under the Waves48 - Sandusky ShenanigansAndrew and Michelle treat y'all to an episode of Under the Waves, after dark edition. Join them as they talk about the Margaret A. Muir, a schooner that traveled all of the Great Lakes in her time until one decided to keep her - forever. Are they on the correct path regarding the ship's owner being related to a famous naturalist? Perhaps. Should they have ingested more caffeine prior to this recording? Most likely. Regardless, tune in to one humdinger of an episode. Also, can Andrew learn how to say "Sandusky" well enough to let the podcast continue? Listen...2025-07-1952 min
Under the Waves47 - The Lore of The Secret Map to McDonaldsAndrew and Michelle take a slight detour from shipwrecks and cover one-star reviews from some of the national parks and lakeshore attractions of the Great Lakes region. Join them as they travel from Isle Royale National Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to Indiana Dunes National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Join them in discussing the presence of dogs in these parks, the short and mysterious reviews, as well as the long, drawn out ones about... bathrooms and McDonald's? Thanks for coming along on this wild side tangent of a ride and welcome aboard! 2025-07-111h 10
Under the Waves46 - A Superior NightmareAndrew and Michelle tackle one of the worst passenger ship tragedies to ever hit Lake Superior. Learn about the SS Algoma, her sister ships, the SS Athabasca and the SS Alberta, their crazy trip all of the way from Glasgow, the firsts, titles, and fanfare that came with them, and the wild hurricane-level storm that ended the Algoma's career. Heads up, this is a more serious episode that covers a lot of tragic death If that's not really your thing, we get it and will see you on the next one. Downloadable Float Plan2025-07-0457 min
Under the Waves45 - Not Your Grandfather's SloopJoin Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the oldest, most intact, merchant vessel to have currently been found on the Great Lakes. We're all for titles over here but this one carries a few. Tune in to hear about the Washington and let us know all of the titles and accolades you hear attributed to this neat little ship! Ahoy! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.com...2025-06-2732 min
Under the Waves44 - The Lightest of ShipsWe're talking about lightships! Light vessels? Floating lighthouses. Whatever you choose to call them, we're talking about them. Learn a bit about the history of lightships, Texas Towers (both kinds), the innovations that led to lightships, and specifically, the last lightship known to be in Wisconsin waters - the Light Vessel No 57. We hope this episode lights up your day! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.com...2025-06-2044 min
Under the Waves43 - Stannard's StandardAndrew and Michelle take a slight break from talking about ships to discuss another widely popular item around the Great Lakes - Lighthouses! Join them today as they're looking into the crazy history and life of the Stannard Rock Light. The Stannard Light, aka The Rock, had her in-person service come to an abrupt and tragic end but she is still operating to this day. Find out why she's also called "The Loneliest Place on Earth." This is one episode you definitely don't want to miss!Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcast2025-06-1357 min
Under the Waves42 - Sit Back, Relax, WhalebacksThis week we're talking about the long-awaited whalebacks! These wild and steampunk-looking ships were quite unique and took the waters by storm. Andrew and Michelle also cover Barge 129, the last whaleback to be found on the Great Lakes. Find out more about her and the 43 other whalebacks that once existed in the waterways of the midwest, and even across the ocean. Ahoy! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.com2025-06-0643 min
Under the Waves41 - Don't Rock The BoatJoin Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the little-known about and more than likely found Lake Serpent shipwreck. Is it the wreck that was found around Kelleys Island in 2015? Is it another of the hundreds to thousands of ships lost in Lake Erie? Tune in now to find out more! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.comFind our sources and show notes now located on our...2025-05-3047 min
Under the Waves40 - All that Glitters is GoneAndrew and Michelle are harkening back to the Gilded Age with the glitz and glam that came with it. Join them as they talk about a luxury steamship named the Gunilda as well as steamboat races, the Kentucky Derby, and even a visit from Jacques Cousteau. Ahoy! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.comFind our sources and show notes now located on our website as well...2025-05-2343 min
Under the Waves39 - A Ship of Many NamesGet ready to learn about the USS Neshanic or was it the SS Marquette? Wait, wasn't it the Gulfoil? But where do the American Victory or the Middletown come into play? We know, it's the SS Victo! Whatever the name might be, join Andrew and Michelle as they banter through the story of this well-traveled warship to Great Lakes workhorse. And let us know which of her seemingly endless names you prefer. But you can't guess ours ;) Welcome aboard!Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves Podcast2025-05-1654 min
Under the Waves38 - Breaking Up Is Hard To DoWhat a wild ride this episode brings with the mysterious - and still very unsolved - sinking of the PS Waubuno. We know it went down in Georgian Bay off of Lake Huron, some of the pieces have been recovered, but what happened that fateful morning? Was the sinking foreseen in one woman's dream? Where can't you find the ship today? Join Michelle and Andrew as they tackle these questions in more on this week's story. Anchors Away!Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves Podcast2025-05-1039 min
Under the Waves37 - The Other St PeterToday's episode has a special surprise. You'll have to tune in to find out, but hosts Andrew and Michelle are talking about the crazy tale of the sinking of the schooner St Peter. What made this story so wild to research? Are you hearing in double? And let's get to the surprise already! Well what are you waiting for? Hit play and join these two but beware, they are clearly off their rockers. Ahoy! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast...2025-05-0450 min
Under the Waves36 - Would've Been Loaves and FishesClimb aboard this week's episode all about the SS Chester A Congdon formerly known as the SS Salt Lake City. What was Lake Superior's first million dollar wreck? How many titles can one ship hold? And why are there so many bread calculations? Tune in this week to find out the answers and more. Anchors away!Great Lakes Region Maple Syrup Industry Helpful Links/More InfoGoFundMe Link at the bottom of this page:https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/maple-syrup-production-lost-to-ice-storm-stretching-thousands-of-acres/#:~:text=A%20GoFundMe%20page%20has%20been,region%20could%20last%20several%20years.2025-04-2552 min
Under the Waves35 - An Illustrious InterviewHello, ahoy, and welcome aboard a very special, long-awaited (on our side) episode of Under the Waves. Andrew and Michelle are joined by Corey Adkins, Communications and Content Director of the Great Lakes Historical Shipwreck Society! Corey has officially been a part of the GLSHS's board of directors since 2006 after becoming hooked on shipwrecks in 2000 after his introduction to the Edmund Fitzgerald and Whitefish Point. From working with CBS for 23 years to meeting the wonderful Gordon Lightfoot and now interviewing the descendants of the Western Reserve's lone survivor, Harry W. Stewart, Corey lives quite the exciting and fulfilling life...2025-04-1854 min
Under the Waves34 - Is Ohio Even Real?Join Andrew and Michelle as they go off the rails and stay off the rails while talking about the results of last week's trivia episode (did you even listen to it yet??). How many of the stories did you get correct? Then the two settle in to discuss the unfortunate collision of the SS Ohio and the schooner barge Ironton. Find out what happened to these two ships along with the conditions they are in today. Anchors away! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves Podcast2025-04-1138 min
Under the WavesDingy 3 - Shark WeekIt's Shark Week everybody! Did you know sharks and the Great Lakes go way back? We didn't either! Join Andrew and Michelle as they get chummy talking about shark attacks, found sharks, migratory sharks, shark pranks, literally all things sharks in, on, around, and adjacent to the Great Lakes. Trust us, there is some-fin special about this sharp episode; you won't want to miss it! Jaws truly, A & M. Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us...2025-04-0430 min
Under the Waves33 - Lost and FoundToday's story is just in! Fresh off the press! Tune in to hear Andrew and Michelle talk about the newest discovery from the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society - the Western Reserve. In breaking news, this ship debuted back into the public. Learn how she was instrumental in changing ship building standards in the United States and Canada. Find out about the tragedy that took her down as well as the rejoicing upon being found again. Oh! And welcome aboard! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves...2025-03-2834 min
Under the Waves32 - Went Missing No MoreJoin Andrew and Michelle as they uncover what was already recently uncovered - the Adella Shores. From the "Went Missing" list to finally being found, this ship has had quite the journey brought to light by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society and the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. Learn all about christening a ship and why it might've suspiciously led to the Adella Shores' disappearance. Ahoy!Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast...2025-03-2137 min
Under the Waves31 - Baby You Light Up My WorldIt's Women's History Month and we're covering some remarkable female light keepers on the Great Lakes. Join us for not one, not two, not even three, but four stories of some of these phenomenal women and all of the twists and turns along the way. Tune in to find out what a beacon brat is and what does a television show have to do with anything? Welcome Aboard! Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an...2025-03-1446 min
Under the Waves30 - Upside DownWelcome aboard this week's episode about the SS Cedarville. Join Andrew and Michelle as they learn more about this fascinating case, the mistakes leading up to her demise, and the court case that went along with it. Anchors away!Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.comFind our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts...2025-03-071h 00
Under the Waves29 - A Mast-erful DisasterJoin Andrew and Michelle as they cover the haunting tale of Lydia Dale (you're welcome for the rhyme) who had the unfortunate fate of being onboard the doomed J. Hazard Hartzell with some not so great guys. Tune in to find out the significance of this dark tale and the story of the woman who was tied to a mast. Oh, and welcome aboard!Important Links to Learn More About Black History Month:https://voiceofwitness.org/racial-justice-organizations/#:~:text=Color%20Of%20Change%20is%20an%20online%20organization,that%20murdered%20Breonna%20Taylor%20in%20March%202020....2025-03-0147 min
Under the Waves28 - June Showers Bring May FlowersMayflowers and mayflowers and May Flowers, oh my! What are Andrew and Michelle talking about today? Why the May Flower of course! And no, it's not the original Mayflower but it might as well be for Lake Superior. Say Mayflower one more time. Tune in this week to learn all about mayflowers and more on a ship that adds intrigue to Great Lakes underwater archeology - the May Flower. Welcome aboard! Important Links to Learn More About Black History Month:https://voiceofwitness.org/racial-justice-organizations/#:~:text=Color%20Of%20Change%20is%20an%20online%20organization,that%20...2025-02-2135 min
Under the WavesDingy 2 - Lighthouse MurdersJoin Michelle and her guest, Nicole Horne for an extra special dinghy episode all about lighthouses and murder and ghosts, oh my! Michelle covers the South Bass Island Lighthouse and all of its lore including a mention from a famous book series? Tune in to find out which one! Nicole dives into the mysterious cold case surrounding the Grand Island North Lighthouse for a whodunnit on the Great Lakes with plenty of speculations to go around. We hope you enjoy this special treat created just for you! Huge thank you to the podcast's first ever...2025-02-141h 21
Under the Waves27 - Special Delivery!Happy Valentine's Day! Andrew and Michelle are bringing something different and something special your way to show you their appreciation. Join them as they talk about the MV J.W. Westcott II and her tales of being the only floating non-military zip code in the world. What does this mean? Tune in to this week's episode and find out! Welcome aboard, one and all!Important Follow-up Links to Learn More About Black History Month:https://voiceofwitness.org/racial-justice-organizations/#:~:text=Color%20Of%20Change%20is%20an%20online%20organization,that%20murdered%20Breonna%20Taylor%20in%20March%202020.2025-02-1449 min
Under the Waves26 - From Wreckage to Refuge It's Black History Month! Join Andrew and Michelle as they talk about the bravery of those who fled on the Underground Railroad, especially in the Great Lakes region. Learn about what freedom ships were, how remembering the past helps prepare us for a better tomorrow, and don't worry, there's a shipwreck in there too. Learn about the Home and her secret past before being lost for around 152 years! Welcome aboard, one and all! Important Follow-up Links to Learn More About Black History Month: https://voiceofwitness.org/racial-justice-organizations/#:~:text=Color%20Of%20Change%20is%20an%20...2025-02-0733 min
Under the Waves25 - The Sputnik of SuperiorOuter space and shipwrecks and obscure references, oh my! Join hosts Andrew and Michelle as they talk about the accidental discovery of the missing tugboat Satellite. No, it's not a space exploring machine, it's a really cool ship with a mysterious past and a whole lotta luck with being found. Tune in today and see how many entertainment references you can count. Thanks for joining!Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail...2025-01-3148 min
Under the Waves24 - The Big Badger's ReignWelcome aboard this week's episode about the Badger - one of the last coal-powered steamships to run on the Great Lakes. What makes her stand out from other ships like her? What twist is in store for you to find out? Tune in with hosts Andrew and Michelle as they talk a lot about railroads, steamships, badgers, and even the game of Monopoly. Follow us on our SocialsInstagram: @underthewavespodcastFacebook: Under the Waves PodcastWebsite: www.underthewavespodcast.comSend us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.com2025-01-2449 min
Under the Waves23 - The Ghost Did ItJoin Andrew and Michelle this week as they talk about the mysterious disappearance of the Erie Board of Trade. Oooh, spooky! Well, the boat itself wasn't, but was her demise the revenge of a petty and jilted ghost? Was the ship cursed? Did the ship exist at all? Are ghost ships even real? And what has been haunting Michelle's apartment?? Tune in this week for all the exclusive details and exciting twists about a boat who's name is a little yawn-worthy however her story is anything but. Welcome aboard! Follow us on our Socials2025-01-1745 min
Under the Waves22 - One Hull of a ProblemWelcome back to Michelle, Andrew, and all of their wonderful listeners to this week's episode and the first time recording together in too long. Excuse the extra wily-ness of these two as they discuss the not-so-tragic, yet tragic loss of the David W. Mills. From tangents to motorbike races to swimming squirrels to illnesses and everything in-between, sit back, settle in, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. Oh, and welcome aboard! Sources:https://mnhs.gitlab.io/archive/shipwrecks/www.mnhs.org/places/nationalregister/shipwrecks/mpdf/mpdf2.html#:~:text=Very%20few%20full%2Drigged%20sailing,former%20...2025-01-1050 min
Under the Waves21 - And Then There Were TwoHappy New Years! Join your favorite sibling duo, Michelle and Andrew, as they cover the tragic loss of the Carl D Bradley. If this story sounds familiar, it's because it closely echoes the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The twist? This sinking *spoiler alert!* occurred about 17 years prior. Find out the soggy details on this week's episode oh, and welcome aboard! Sources:https://planm8.io/blog/types-of-ship-bulkheads#https://www.wartsila.com/encyclopedia/term/bulkheads#:~:text=Vertical%20partition%20walls%20which%20subdivide,can%20be%20flat%20or%20corrugated.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS...2025-01-031h 09
Under the Waves20 - The Night It All Went DownWe made it to episode 20! Join Andrew and Michelle as they cover not one, not two, but three shipwrecks that all happened on the same fateful night in 1940. However, they didn't cause each other to sink. So what happened to the SS Anna C. Minch, the SS William B. Davock, and the SS Novadoc? Tune in this week to find out that and more. Welcome aboard good ole number 20! Sources:https://shipwreckmuseum.com/visit/whitefish-point-light/#:~:text=Whitefish%20Point%20marks%20the%20eastern,the%20vicinity%20of%20Whitefish%20Point.https://uslhs.org/resources/education/glossaries-facts-trivia/lighthouse-glossary-terms2024-12-281h 05
Under the Waves19 - The Christmas Tree ShipHappy Holidays and welcome aboard this week's episode! Andrew and Michelle cover the wonderful yet tragic lore of the Rouse Simmons, the Christmas tree ship, and her beloved captain, Captain Herman "Santa" Schuenemann. The legacy of the Rouse Simmons lives on today with the USCGC Mackinaw making the same trip for the past 25 years. Tune in this week for some holiday cheer! Sources:https://shipwreckmuseum.com/visit/whitefish-point-light/#:~:text=Whitefish%20Point%20marks%20the%20eastern,the%20vicinity%20of%20Whitefish%20Point.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouse_Simmonshttps://www.pfri.uniri.hr...2024-12-2349 min
Under the Waves18 - The Making of a Ghost Ship | Part 2Welcome aboard part two about Le Griffon, one of the most notorious Ghost Ships on the Great Lakes. Join Andrew and Michelle as they go through some potential occurrences that happened to cause the loss of this ship. Is it technically found? Is it still missing? Find out on this week's episode of Under the Waves!Sources:https://washingtonisland.com/le-griffon-the-griffin/#:~:text=Le%20Griffon%20is%20often%20mistakenly,and%20the%20government%20of%20France.https://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org/Vessel/Details/252?region=index#:~:text=may%20have%20looked-,1679,southern%20end%20of%20Lake%20Michigan.https://www...2024-12-1439 min
Under the Waves17 - The Making of a Ghost Ship | Part 1Hosts Andrew and Michelle dive into a history lesson regarding the making and build-up of Le Griffon. Le Griffon, now seen as a ghost ship, was the second European ship to sink on the Great Lakes following the Frontenac which was actually en route to and carrying supplies for the building of Le Griffon. Settle down to enjoy this step back in time and learn more about Le Griffon prior to her sinking... or disappearance? Find out next week. Anchors away!Sources:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/topics/great-lakes-fast-facts/lake-superior/https://www...2024-12-0648 min
Under the Waves16 - Like Ships in the NightJoin hosts Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the making of the St. Lawrence Seaway along with one of the worst shipwrecks on the St. Lawrence River. In 1963, the SS Roonagh Head and the MV Tritonica didn't pass like ships in the night, they collided in a very unfortunate wreck that put all parties involved to blame. Welcome aboard this Great Lakes adjacent shipwreck episode. Sources:https://shipsoftheclyde.com/happenings/single?id=14807https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/plaques/lost-villages-of-st-lawrence#:~:text=On%20%22Inundation%20Day%2C%22%20July,farming%20community%20on%20Sheek's%20Island.https...2024-11-2939 min
Under the Waves15 - Mussel Herders and Cow ThugsThis week's episode sounds more like a trip to the gym than a shipwreck, at least initially. Join hosts Andrew and Michelle as they learn about the wide-spreading mussel (not muscle) problem of the Great Lakes, but how these little buggers have inadvertently helped uncover the long lost SS Africa. So come out of your shells, don't clam up now, and come aboard this shuck-filled adventure! Okay, maybe they went a bit overboard, but they crack themselves up. These jokes practically write themselves!Sources:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/topics/great-lakes-fast-facts/https...2024-11-2236 min
Under the Waves14 - A Good Ole SportJoin hosts Andrew and Michelle as they unbiasedly cover perhaps the cutest little boat they've learned about yet. Meet Sport - a 1873 tugboat who holds the titles of being the first steel tugboat on the Great Lakes, the first vessel made out of Bessemer steel (the new way to process steel) in North America, and the first shipwreck in Michigan to receive her own Michigan Historical Marker. Join your hosts in getting attached to one of the cutest things to float on the lakes and welcome aboard!Sources:https://www.nature.org/en-us...2024-11-1634 min
Under the Waves13 - Niagara In The LakeSome shipwrecks are just so old that facts can be a bit contradicting. The PS Niagara is one of those wrecks. Join hosts Michelle and Andrew as they weed through the probable embellishments that make the storytelling about the night the PS Niagara went down even more intense. And listen in for how the ship almost claimed two more modern-day lives as well as the uncovering of a small doll that survived the wreck.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_steamerhttps://www.wkar.org/history/2015-08-31/luxury-on-the-great-lakes-the-era-of-palace-steamers2024-11-0936 min
Under the Waves12 - A Work of IngenuityWelcome aboard this week's episode! Join Andrew and Michelle as they learn about the SS Appomattox, one of the largest wooden steamships and built by the famed James Davidson. Tragically, her working life was cut short when she ran aground off the coast of Wisconsin on November 2, 1905. Come learn the ins and outs of the fascinating wooden bulk carriers that dominated the Great Lakes for a time. Anchors away!Sources:https://gandernewsroom.com/2022/01/07/5-ghost-ships-believed-to-still-be-sailing-the-great-lakes/https://diveaai.com/ss-appomattox1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Ball_Line_(trans-Atlantic_packet)2024-11-0234 min
Under the WavesDingy 1 - Halloween SpecialHappy Halloween! We're ending spooky season by bringing an extra special BONUS episode your way. Welcome to Dinghies - the little tag-alongs to main episodes (though this one is a bit larger than a regular dinghy). Join your hosts, Michelle and Andrew as they share lore and spooky happenings from each of the Great Lakes. But the biggest mystery of them all might be: which ones do you believe?Sources:https://greatlakes.guide/ideas/meet-bessie-the-loch-ness-monsters-canadian-cousin-livinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_(lake_monster)https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Bessie...2024-10-311h 06
Under the Waves11 - The Ship That Sank TwiceJoin your hosts, Michelle and Andrew, as they talk about the ship that sunk twice - the C.B. Lockwood. The Lockwood, holding a few titles during her lifetime, has quite the history around her location and eventual disappearance. Her story uncovers interesting facts about Lake Erie, an influx of new technology, and spooky finds, under the waves. Climb aboard! Sources:https://www.clueshipwrecks.org/PDFs/Lockwood_SHA_2012.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barquentine#:~:text=While%20a%20full%2Drigged%20ship,and%20dramatic%20appearance%20in%20port.https://opposite-lock.com...2024-10-2541 min
Under the Waves10 - The Flying Dutchman of the Great LakesIt's episode 10!!! Join your hosts, Andrew and Michelle, today as they cover the spooky backstory of the SS Bannockburn. Allegedly, she can still be seen today, coasting over the waters of Lake Superior. Also, Michelle apologizes for her sound quality. She was trying to be one with the lake and record from an underwater location. She promises never to do it again, claiming that it's due to editing purposes, but we all know that it's more likely something she did or didn't see while under the waves. That aside, enjoy the spooky vibe of this mysterious ghost ship that...2024-10-1849 min
Under the Waves9 - Homeward BoundWhat does the world's largest weathervane and a shipwreck on the Great Lakes have in common? Tune in to this week's episode to find out! Hosts Andrew and Michelle uncover the story of the Ella Ellenwood, discuss the tragic Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the plethora of other weird happenings around that time, and a legacy that continues to this day. Buckle in and welcome aboard!Sources:https://www.mlive.com/life/2024/08/worlds-largest-weather-vane-inspired-by-lake-michigan-shipwreck-123-years-ago.htmlhttps://www.worldrecordacademy.org/2022/08/worlds-largest-weather-vane-world-record-set-in-montague-michigan-422369https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_largest_weather_vane...2024-10-1143 min
Under the Waves8 - A Boat Found and A Captain LostWelcome aboard episode 8 where your hosts, Andrew and Michelle, discuss the loss of a steamship on Lake Superior on a stormy night in April 1940. Was the sinking sabotage? Was it due to forced compliance and a time schedule? Does a good captain always go down with the ship? Find out what happened to Captain Tatey Bug Burke and his ship the SS Arlington on this week's episode of Under the Waves.App Mentioned: Savvy NavvySourceshttps://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/great-lakes-facts/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...2024-10-0451 min
Under the Waves7 - A Tale of Two OntariosThis week's episode is about the tragic tale of the HMS Ontario, a British warship that met her untimely end in the turbulent waters of Lake Ontario in 1780. Just under half a year after her maiden launch, the Ontario was caught in a freak storm though what actually sunk her is technically still a mystery. In this episode, Michelle and Andrew discuss what a Snow is, how to tack, and what the heck careening is as well as discuss what might've happened to this great ship. Set sail for a journey through the later end of the American Revolutionary...2024-09-281h 01
Under the Waves6 - The Holy Grail of Lake ErieWelcome board this week's episode as Andrew and Michelle explore and try to decipher where the Holy Grail of Lake Erie is located. On December 7, 1909 the SS Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 left south Lake Erie headed toward the north and while seen by everyone and their grandmother, was never fully seen again. Tune in to hear this wild tale!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Marquette_%26_Bessemer_No._2https://www.hofmannlawfirm.com/blog/marquette-amp-bessemer-no-2-mystery-of-our-inland-seas.cfmhttps://www.advancedwireless.com/radio-101-history/https://ethw.org/Guglielmo_Marconi2024-09-201h 10
Under the Waves5 - Al Capone's Party BoatJoin your hosts, Andrew and Michelle, as they navigate this tangent-filled wild episode about the Prohibition, alleged Al Capone and Purple Gang involvement, a floating speakeasy, and a shipwreck that's still the talk of the town. Learn about the Keuka and the stories she holds within her sunken hulls. Sources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/once-a-floating-speakeasy-this-shipwreck-tells-a-tale-of-bullets-and-booze-180981471/https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/prohibition-history-facts-what-when-start-why-passed-america-ban-alcohol/https://www.britannica.com/topic/bootlegginghttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11657255/Al-Capones-sunken-speakeasy-revealed-haunting-photos.htmlhttps://www.northernexpress.com/news/feature/the-mystery-of-the-keuka/...2024-09-1351 min
Under the Waves4 - The Titanic of the Great LakesJoin your hosts, Andrew & Michelle, as they travel back in time and tackle the untimely sinking of the PS Lady Elgin after she collided on a stormy night in Lake Michigan with the Augusta of Oswego on September 8, 1860. Was it a scheme to take out southern supporters on their way back from hearing presidential election speeches? Or was it simply due to a misjudgment of distance on a stormy night? Tune in and find out on this week's episode of Under the Waves.This Week's Sources:Podcasts: Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs (Episode: "The Lost Lady...2024-09-0652 min
Under the Waves3 - Two Worlds CollideWelcome aboard! Join your hosts Andrew and Michelle today as they cover the tragic not one, not two, but three concurrent shipwrecks that happened in 1893 in Lake Huron. In episode 3, they cover steamers the Philadelphia and the Albany after a freak collision in the middle of the night. Be sure to listen in to learn all about a really old double shipwreck that's still able to be seen today - Under the Waves!This Episode's Sources:https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/great-lakes-fun-facts https://www.usbr.gov/mp/arwec/water-facts-ww-water-sup.html#:~:text=3%25%20of%20...2024-08-3039 min
Under the Waves2 - A Well Grounded ShipwreckJoin your hosts, Michelle and Andrew, today as they navigate the untimely beaching and ultimate sinking of the USCGC Mesquite. Episode 2 of Under the Waves dives into the tragic tale of the USCGC Mesquite, a buoy tender that met its fate on December 4, 1989. From the howling winds and treacherous shoals to the conspiracies and court marshals, Michelle and Andrew unravel the maritime mishap that left this vessel a wreck beneath the waves. Tune in for this week's deep dive - literally.This Episode's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Mesquite...2024-08-2349 min
Under the Waves1 - Past Lives & Sinking VibesAhoy, listeners! Welcome aboard Under the Waves, where your soon-to-be new favorite sibling duo, Michelle and Andrew, chart the treacherous waters of Great Lakes shipwrecks. In this maiden voyage, the two sail back to their roots in the small, touristy town of Charlevoix, Michigan to recall what sparked their interest in such a specific podcasting topic.From mapped out childhood trauma to repeatedly calling a ship by the wrong name, Michelle and Andrew are here for the laughs, the tears, the heartache, but most of all, the remembrance of those who traversed the mighty Great Lakes. Cast...2024-08-2322 min