Learn About Leelanau Shipwrecks on Feb 21st

Wreck of the Flora in Northport by Chris Doyal

Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum executive director Stef Staley will present a program on Leelanau shipwrecks at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City on Thursday, February 21 at 7 pm. Learn about the 14 shipwrecks from Northport to Cathead Bay and Cathead Point, some of which have been located and others that are still waiting to be discovered.

Suggested donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Seating is limited. All proceeds will benefit the 2019 shipwreck expedition with Northport School. For more information call the lighthouse at 231-386-7195.

The photo is of the wreck of the Flora in Northport Harbor. It was taken by Chris Doyal of the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve. Check out lots more pics & wreck location right here and get an interactive map of Grand Traverse Bay wrecks at www.gtbup.org!