Lakelubbers.com Explores Lake Shipwrecks
Although shipwrecks conjure up images of ships sinking in open seas or running aground on dangerous shoals, lakes have claimed their share of shipwrecks. Lakelubbers explores shipwrecks at 10 North American vacation lakes in their latest newsletter at: http://www.lakelubbers.com/newsletter-08-2010.html. Lakelubbers.com features tourism and historical information on 1,650 of the most popular vacation lakes in 50 USA states and 60 countries.
Moneta, VA, August 09, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Although shipwrecks conjure up images of ships sinking in open seas or running aground on dangerous shoals, lakes have claimed their share of shipwrecks. According to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Great Lakes alone have claimed more than 12,000 boats and ships.
Lakelubbers latest newsletter explores famous and not-so-famous North American lakes with shipwrecks and sunken boats, steamboats, and barges. Many lure scuba divers and their families for some of their most unusual vacations.
Glacial Lake Huron covers more than 14,700,000 acres and is steeped in maritime history. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, operated by NOAA, protects over 200 shipwrecks in Lake Huron.
Connected to Lake Michigan by a channel, 2,110-acre Portage Lake served as a port to Lake Michigan during the age of steamships. The Music, a pleasure steamer that offered moonlight concert tours, caught fire and was set adrift. A report from that era reminisces that the Music made a glorious sight, floating off into the darkness engulfed in flames.
Sitting at the base of New York's majestic Adirondack Mountains, 28,160-acre Lake George is home to "The Sunken Fleet of 1758." The British sunk 260 of their own unprotected warships, intending to raise them after the ice melted the following Spring. Many could not be raised, and today are subjects in the study of underwater archeology.
Tucked away into the foothills of the Ozark Mountains is the 12,900-acre Lake Tenkiller, a popular vacation destination. An underwater scuba park features sunken boats, vehicles, and airplanes. A town was flooded when the lake was created, leaving behind structures and artifacts such as houses, buggies, wagon wheels, and a jailhouse.
Lakelubbers explores shipwrecks at these and other lakes at:
http://www.lakelubbers.com/newsletter-08-2010.html
Lakelubbers.com features tourism and historical information on 1,650 of the most popular vacation lakes in 50 USA states and 60 countries. Homeowners and real estate professionals can advertise vacation rentals and homes for sale.
Lakelubbers identifies the size, depth, shoreline length, fish species and lake activities that enable visitors to find lakes for their vacations or retirement. Visitors can also find lakes close to their hometowns or zip codes, ideal for fishing or weekend getaways.
"Lakelubbers" is a play on both "landlubbers" and "lake lovers."
Web URL: http://www.lakelubbers.com
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Lakelubbers latest newsletter explores famous and not-so-famous North American lakes with shipwrecks and sunken boats, steamboats, and barges. Many lure scuba divers and their families for some of their most unusual vacations.
Glacial Lake Huron covers more than 14,700,000 acres and is steeped in maritime history. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, operated by NOAA, protects over 200 shipwrecks in Lake Huron.
Connected to Lake Michigan by a channel, 2,110-acre Portage Lake served as a port to Lake Michigan during the age of steamships. The Music, a pleasure steamer that offered moonlight concert tours, caught fire and was set adrift. A report from that era reminisces that the Music made a glorious sight, floating off into the darkness engulfed in flames.
Sitting at the base of New York's majestic Adirondack Mountains, 28,160-acre Lake George is home to "The Sunken Fleet of 1758." The British sunk 260 of their own unprotected warships, intending to raise them after the ice melted the following Spring. Many could not be raised, and today are subjects in the study of underwater archeology.
Tucked away into the foothills of the Ozark Mountains is the 12,900-acre Lake Tenkiller, a popular vacation destination. An underwater scuba park features sunken boats, vehicles, and airplanes. A town was flooded when the lake was created, leaving behind structures and artifacts such as houses, buggies, wagon wheels, and a jailhouse.
Lakelubbers explores shipwrecks at these and other lakes at:
http://www.lakelubbers.com/newsletter-08-2010.html
Lakelubbers.com features tourism and historical information on 1,650 of the most popular vacation lakes in 50 USA states and 60 countries. Homeowners and real estate professionals can advertise vacation rentals and homes for sale.
Lakelubbers identifies the size, depth, shoreline length, fish species and lake activities that enable visitors to find lakes for their vacations or retirement. Visitors can also find lakes close to their hometowns or zip codes, ideal for fishing or weekend getaways.
"Lakelubbers" is a play on both "landlubbers" and "lake lovers."
Web URL: http://www.lakelubbers.com
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