Under the Waves

By: Michelle & Andrew Suekert
  • Summary

  • Explore the mysteries of the Great Lakes with "Under the Waves," hosted by sibling duo Michelle and Andrew. Dive into true stories of shipwrecks, maritime lore, and historical intrigue, all with a touch of humor.

    Each episode uncovers the secrets beneath the surface and offers a fresh perspective on submerged legends. Whether you're a history buff, maritime enthusiast, or simply curious, join your new favorite sibling storytellers for a captivating journey through Great Lakes shipwrecks and legends. Set sail on a journey through the past, right from the comfort of your own home. Anchors away!

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Episodes
  • 22 - One Hull of a Problem
    Jan 10 2025

    Welcome 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%20semblance%20has%20entirely%20disappeared.

    https://maritimestudies.ecu.edu/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/92/2020/05/ecur019.pdf#:~:text=Steambarges%2C%20single%2Ddecked%20steam%2Dpropelled%20cargo%20vessels%2C%20were%20an,designed%20to%20promote%20the%20Great%20Lakes%20lumber

    https://hlwmm.org/pages/the-lighthouses-of-oswego-harbor#:~:text=1822%3A%20Oswego's%20First%20Lighthouse&text=The%20keepers%20dwelling%20

    https://www.discoverupstateny.com/packages/4187/wreck-of-david-w-mills/

    https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/Images/Uploads/PDFs/themeareas/CoastalEco/Su00-GLU.pdf

    https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/noaa-looking-to-preserve-history-in-east-lake-ontario/

    https://www.divebuddy.com/divesite/2679/david-w-mills-oswego-ny/

    https://www.shotlinediving.com/docs/lake_ontario/oswego/u115242-david-w-mills/

    https://dtmag.com/scuba-diving-destinations/wreck-david-w-mills/?mpfy-pin=1487

    https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=75416

    https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9ab4046b9bc94ccaa895a481b8ce4c4b

    https://case.edu/ech/articles/q/quayle-thomas

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    51 mins
  • 21 - And Then There Were Two
    Jan 3 2025

    Happy 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_Carl_D._Bradley

    https://www.predictwind.com/glossary/f/forepeak

    https://www.elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/022/0024/004/article-A009-en.xml

    https://www.scubadiving.com/training/basic-skills/penetrating-questions#:~:text=entry%20and%20exit.-,Full%20Penetration,with%20two%20regulator%20connection%20outlets.

    https://pichmuseum.org/carldbradley/

    https://maritronics.com/why-are-gyro-compasses-vital-for-safe-navigation-at-sea/#:~:text=Earth's%20Rotation%20Detection%3A%20The%20gyrocompass,accurate%20heading%20over%20long%20periods.

    https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/freighter-carl-d-bradley/

    https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/11/carl-d-bradley-split-in-half-64-years-ago-causing-heartache-for-a-michigan-town.html

    https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/01/frank-mays-last-living-survivor-from-wreck-of-carl-d-bradley-in-lake-michigan-has-died.html

    https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/local-news/2021/01/frank-mays-last-living-survivor-of-bradley-remembered-as-adventurer/

    https://www.migenweb.org/presque_isle/bradley.html

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 20 - The Night It All Went Down
    Dec 28 2024

    We 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-terms

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compound_steam_engine#Multiple_expansion_engines

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Anna_C._Minch

    https://www.dieselduck.info/historical/06%20books/WSA%20Engineering%20Branch%20Training%203.pdf

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_William_B._Davock

    https://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/shipwrecks-2/shipwreck-categories/shipwrecks-found/novadoc

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Novadoc

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_Armistice_Day_Blizzard

    https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2020/06/lake-michigan-shipwreck-a-training-ground-for-sheriff-divers.html

    https://www.weather.gov/dvn/armistice_day_blizzard

    https://greatlakes.bgsu.edu/item/438034

    https://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/shipwrecks-2/shipwreck-categories/shipwrecks-found/anna-c-minch

    https://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/shipwrecks-2/shipwreck-categories/shipwrecks-found/william-b-davock

    https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2015/11/a_tale_of_3_ships_the_rise_and.html#:~:text=The%20Anna%20C.,were%20claimed%20by%20the%20storm.

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    1 hr and 6 mins

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