First walks across frozen Lake Erie may have been for reconnaissance during War of 1812
The first walk across Lake Erie from Erie to Canada was reported to be in 1912, when a 19-year-old North East man crossed the ...
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Disaster on Lake Erie: The 1841 Wreck of the Steamship Erie by Alvin Oickle
Disaster on Lake Erie is a recent addition to the local history collections of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. Oickle tells the story of the steamship Erie, one of the fastest and most ...
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Historic U.S. Brig Niagara Set for Extensive Repairs Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
The historic vessel, housed in Erie and best known for its pivotal role in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, is preparing for its second shipyard visit in recent years. The repair ...
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Great Lakes ice reached 50% in February. How much ice is there after warm spell?
However, a warming trend caused the ice coverage to plummet to 28.95% within a few days. Lake Erie currently has the most ice coverage at 81.14% due to its shallow depth. The Great Lakes reached ...