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Why was Thunder Bay designated a National Marine Sanctuary?

April 26, 2017designated Marine National sanctuary thunder bay

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Why was Thunder Bay designated a National Marine Sanctuary?

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Thunder Bay and the surrounding waters on Lake Huron contain a nationally significant collection of over 100 shipwrecks. This collection spans two centuries of Great Lakes shipping history, reflecting transitions in ship architecture and construction, from wooden schooners to steel-hulled steamers. A recent study indicates that the collection of shipwrecks in and around Thunder Bay is qualified for National Historic Landmark status.