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 Authors of the recently released Erie
Wrecks and Lights, Mike and Georgann are well known for their
other two books, Erie Wrecks East and Erie Wrecks West. They have been
diving around the world since the early 1970’s. However, nowhere
else in the world have they discovered the kind of pristine and
perfectly preserved shipwrecks that lie in the fresh waters of the
Great Lakes.
As their passion for shipwrecks grew, they began the extensive research
exhibited in the Erie Wrecks books. What was once a part time
hobby became a full time investigation of the myths and realities
behind the thousands of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. In
addition to their books, Mike and Georgann have published numerous
magazine articles, and are actively involved in creating diver access
to and preserving Great Lakes maritime history. Both have been
active in the Maritime Archaeological Survey Team (MAST) where Mike is
past president and Georgann has been treasurer. Under Mike’s tenure, 6
shipwrecks in Ohio waters were moored for divers. They serve
actively in several dive clubs, including the Bay Area Divers (BAD) and
Lake Erie Wreck Divers. This makes them both BAD and LEWD.
Georgann is an accomplished researcher who is sought after as a speaker
on sport diving, Great Lakes shipwrecks, and aquatic life. Her marine
artwork has been exhibited around the Great Lakes. Mike makes his
living as a management consultant and public speaker. For both Georgann
and Mike, their first love is shipwreck diving. The collaboration
of Georgann’s love of research and Mike’s love of story telling
provides the fuel for the Erie Wrecks series. More information is
available on their web site; Lake Erie Shipwrecks
The Steamer Sun & Seven New Lake Erie Discoveries
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This new program will focus on the discovery of
the steamer Sun south of Rondeau Bay, Ontario. In addition, the
Wachters will highlight seven other new shipwreck dive locations
including the sandsucker Gerkin and schooner Albion located by Jim
Herbert and Gary Kozak, a rum runner sunk near Colchester, barge US
240, a schooner off Long Point, the schooner Groton and a net hang site
they believe they were the first to dive.
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