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Providing local support for the sanctuary’s mission is the driving force behind the Friends of TBNMS. Established in 2010 by local community leaders, the Friends of TBNMS is a nonprofit 501 (c)3. Its founders envisioned the significant opportunity the sanctuary offered for protecting our Great Lakes and their rich maritime history, hands-on ...
Jul 22, 2016 · Almost 100 shipwrecks have been discovered and identified within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The known wrecks range in date from 1849 to 1966 and represent a physical timeline of the ...
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary hosts a number of events and programs throughout the year. Whether you're interested in the latest in ocean filmmaking, underwater robotics, lively shipwreck presentations, or learning more about recreation opportunities at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, there's something for everyone.
NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. 18,080 likes · 569 talking about this · 8,137 were here. TBNMS protects a nationally significant collection of nearly 100 historic shipwrecks.
The Jesse Besser Museum in Alpena also houses an extensive collection of maritime artifacts. For more information on things to do and see in the area of the Sanctuary and Preserve, consult the websites for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Alpena Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Alpena Chamber of Commerce.
About. On October 7, 2000, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary as the nation's first national marine sanctuary in the Great Lakes. Following over a decade of support from partners and the local community, the boundaries of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary were expanded ...
The Captain added some commentary; but we couldn't hear him through the audio. Tour is in Thunder Bay - just outside Alpena - you leave from the museum. Tours are at 10:00, 1:00 and, 4:00 My recommendation - get there 90 minutes before the shipwreck tour - tour the museum, take the tour - and stop in the gift shop on the way out.
- 500 W Fletcher St Alpena, MI 49707
