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The Pelee Passage area of Lake Erie has possibly the highest density of shipwrecks in all the Great Lakes because of the treacherous reefs, sudden storms and heavy ship traffic. The shipwrecks of the Pelee Passage are unique time capsules, providing archaelogists and historians with insight into the past.
It is a startling realization that a short 40-75 feet under nearby watyers lay many remarkable archeolgical resources, which are largely undiscovered except for the diving community.
WHO & WHAT IS ERIEQUEST
Our 12-member local volunteer committee represents elected officials, diving, recreation, historical interpretation, economic development, tourism and citizens at large. Eriequest is a staunch advocate of wreck conservation and is taking a leading role in having the area established as a National Marine Conservation Area. These areas ensure that wreck stripping will be kept to a minimum.
When at the Leamington Marina or in the area be sure to stop in and see the displays and learn more at the...
Marine Heritage Interpretive Centre
72 Talbot Street, Leamington (In the Arts Centre) or Phone 519-825-3451 Toll-Free 1-800-250-3336
http://www.ontarioexplorer.com/Divenet/ErieQuest.html
TAKE ONLY PICTURES, LEAVE ONLY BUBBLES...
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