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Thunder Bay, USA

From series “The Surviving Remains of Shipwrecks You Can Observe Yourself”
Tourists, who visit America, can also see several wrecked ships. The most attractive place for it is Lake Huron located on the border between the United States and Canada. For about hundred years this lake was a passable one, approximately 6 000 wrecked ships are now at the bottom of it. A great number of drowning boats and ships you can see near the Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay, USA The lake is very popular among divers form the whole world. Most of them come here to see the drowning ship "Sweepstakes" that was wrecked in 1885. The place where he has found his long-lasting parking place is shallow waters, just 6 meters separate the ship from the air. That’s why not only divers can adore with this ship but also tourists on the boats. It is a miracle that the ship has saved its good shape under the water after more than 130 years. There are organized the outstanding boat excursions for tourists. During the tour, you can see the most interesting underwater sightseeing.

The second ship of interest in these waters is "The City of Grand Rapids". In 1907 the ship was on fire in dock area Tobermory in order to escape the great fire in the dock it was decided to tow the ship as far as it possible. In the end, it was impossible to put the fires out and the ship has burned to ashes and drown. Today it is at the bottom of Lake Huron at a 4,5 meters depth. Everybody can see it through the clear water of the lake. Next - Plassy Wrecks


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 10 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Hertz Rent a Car' is located in 10 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Admiral' in 10 km
Supermarket: 'Local Farmers Market' in 10 km
Parking: 'Park & Ride' in 24 km
Apotheek: 'Rite Aid Pharmacy' in 10 km
Police station: 'Alpena Police Department' in 11 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'John A Lau Saloon & Restaurant' in 10 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Sudbury Airport YSB - in 270 km
 »  Kitchener Waterloo Regional Airport YKF - in 291 km
 »  Windsor Airport YQG - in 303 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Thunder Bay

Sanctuary Inn and Conference Center

Located in 13 km from Thunder Bay
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Rooms: 146
Tea and coffee-making facilities are offered in each room at Sanctuary Inn and Conference Center. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are also … More: photo, rates and booking
Econo Lodge Gaylord

Located in 103 km from Thunder Bay
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Rooms: 82
Ostego Memorial Hospital, Big Buck Brewery and Steakhouse, Pigeon River State Forest, and the Call of the Wild & Bavarian Falls Park museum are close … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Inn Express Gaylord

Located in 104 km from Thunder Bay
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Rooms: 92
A refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided in every guest room at Holiday Inn Express Gaylord. A work desk and ironing … More: photo, rates and booking
Hometown Inn Indian River

Located in 107 km from Thunder Bay
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Rooms: 49
Hometown Inn Indian River features a 25-inch cable TV and telephone with free local calls in every guest room. A coffee maker is also provided in … More: photo, rates and booking

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