Continuing Archaeological Research on the Alpena-Amberley Ridge

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Presented by Dr. John O’Shea The discovery of ancient caribou hunting structures preserved beneath Lake Huron has transformed our understanding of the early human occupation of the Great Lakes. Since the initial discovery of the Alpena-Amberley Ridge, research has focused on broadening our understanding of these early hunters and the environment in which they lived. Join Dr. John O’Shea, the […]

Lecture Series: The Ship That Time Forgot

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

The Ship That Time Forgot: The Sinking of the Henry Steinbrenner In May 1953, the freighter Henry Steinbrenner sank in a storm on Lake Superior, claiming the lives of 17 sailors. However, with exception of the initial newspaper headlines announcing the ship’s sinking, history has largely overlooked the ship’s tragic story.  Join local historian Jeff […]

Lecture Series: Deploying Robots and Artificial Intelligence

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Deploying Robots and Artificial Intelligence to Search for Shipwreck Sites in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Join Dr. Katie Skinner of the University of Michigan’s Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Robotics Institute as she explores new technology and innovative methods to advance autonomous capabilities of marine robotic systems for search and survey of [...]

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