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The Jennibel Wreck: A Wisconsin Time Capsule | Green Bay News
Dive into the haunting story of the Jennibel, a 95-foot wooden schooner that sank in Green Bay 145 years ago—and now rests as a protected time capsule on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1863 and hauling lumber across Lake Michigan for 18 years, this remarkably intact wreck offers rare insight into 19th-century shipbuilding and maritime trade. Its dramatic final voyage ended in a violent gale off Death’s Door Passage, but thanks to a heroic tugboat captain, all crew survived. Today, divers can explore the wreck—but touching anything is illegal. Discover more at…
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