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Finding and Diving Shipwrecks: The Adventures of Tom Farnquist
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Meet a real life, underwater Indiana Jones! Tom Farnquist, director emeritus of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, shares stories of his passion for underwater exploration and the role of the society in discovering and preserving shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. He shares the challenges and stories behind finding significant shipwrecks like the Edmund Fitzgerald and elaborates on the importance of historical research and technology in his work.
Links:
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society: https://shipwreckmuseum.com/
Show Notes:
00:00 A Diver's Close Call
00:26 Welcome to Total Michigan
00:53 Introducing Tom Farnquist
01:20 The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society
02:41 Tom's Early Life and Diving Passion
04:09 Diving Adventures and Challenges
08:26 Forming the Shipwreck Historical Society
14:31 Finding Shipwrecks: The Process
21:26 The Edmund Fitzgerald Connection
23:30 Exploring the Historical Society
25:42 Conclusion and Farewell
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