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The Christmas Tree Ship
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Underwater view of the bow of the Rouse Simmons with a Christmas tree placed on it. Local divers, every year (typically on the date the Rouse Simmons sank) place an evergreen tree on the bow of the ship.
May 1, 2014
Thomsen, Tamara L.
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The Bow of the Rouse Simmons
July 16, 2007
Underwater view of two archaeologists surveying and investigating the bow of the Rouse Simmons (also known as the Christmas Tree ship). One person is swimming directly over the bow, while the other...
Photo Mosaic of the Rouse Simmons
January 20, 2012
Underwater, overhead view of the wreck of the schooner Rouse Simmons (also known as the Christmas Tree ship). The masts of the schooner are laying on the lake bed near the bow, while other debris s...
The Stern of the Rouse Simmons
September 29, 2005
Underwater view of an archaeologist swimming past the stern of the Rouse Simmons (also known as the Christmas tree ship). Except for the masts, the schooner remains largely intact. Debris surrounds...
The Bow of the Steamer Milwaukee
August 1, 2014
Underwater view of the bow of the Milwaukee sitting upright and largely intact on the floor of Lake Michigan.
The Windlass of the Rouse Simmons
September 29, 2005
Underwater view of an archaeologist swimming over the windlass of the Rouse Simmons (also known as the Christmas Tree Ship). The archaeologist is shining a light on the windlass. Chains are running...
Surveying the Bow of the Milwaukee
August 3, 2014
Underwater view of an archeologist examining the bow of the Milwaukee.
