Fasinating History of the Bell at Pointe Aux Barques Life-Saving Station

The Bell at Pointe Aux Barques, cast in 1897, sits outside as restoration efforts continue. Will this historic maritime relic be preserved, or will its significance fade into Michigan’s forgotten past?

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The Shipwreck of the Steam Barge Osceola Off Port Crescent Michigan in 1887 Yielded In Some Massive Dough

The 1887 shipwreck of the steamer barge Osceola near Port Crescent revealed a chaotic aftermath, as locals salvaged flour that floated ashore, while rescue crews struggled to recover the stranded vessel. Eventually deemed a total loss, it was later salvaged and rebuilt.

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