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Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association

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Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association(WUAA) is a non-profit organization focused on preserving historical shipwrecks and other material off the coasts of Wisconsin.[1]

Background

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Founded in 1990, the WUAA primarily focuses on history associated with Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.[2]

On May 12th, 2024, WUAA historians discovered the wreck of the schooner Margaret A. Muir a few miles off the coast of Algoma Harbor after being undiscovered for 130 years.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "WUAA". www.wuaa.org. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  2. ^ underwaterarchaeologyjobs, Author (2024-05-29). "Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association Fall Symposium". Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs. Retrieved 2024-08-02. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Ruberg, Sara (2024-07-26). "130 Years After Sinking, Ship is Found on the Bottom of Lake Michigan". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-02.