Amboy and George Spencer Shipwreck Sites, Shipwreck archaeological site in Cook County, United States.
The remains of two wooden freighters, the George Spencer and Amboy, rest on the shore and underwater near Sugar Loaf Cove in Lake Superior.
During the severe Mataafa Storm of 1905, both vessels encountered difficulties while transporting coal from Buffalo to Duluth, leading to their wreckage.
The site represents significant developments in Great Lakes maritime trade and shipbuilding techniques from the Cleveland shipyards during the 1870s and 1880s.
Visitors can observe sections of the George Spencer hull on the beach, while the Amboy keelson remains partially buried in sand and cobbles.
The George Spencer crew cut the line connecting it to the Amboy during the storm, resulting in both ships running aground independently.
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