Strewn across the bottomlands of East Moran Bay, particularly off this beach, are fascinating artifacts discarded from canoes, schooners, and steamboats for more than 300 years.

Commerial vessels—from Indian and French canoes to modern ore carriers—have plied these waters for centuries, maintaining a vital link between the natural resources of the region and markets to the east, south, and west. Passengers of all sorts have passed through the Straits on their way to Indian villages, European trading posts, commercial docks, and resorts.

Today, skin and scuba divers enjoy prowling the bottomlands to discover anchors, tools, bottles, machinery, and other items that were lost from passing ships. Strict laws—largely written by sport divers themselves—forbid divers from removing these artifacts, so they will continue to intrigue divers of other generations. In this way, our maritime heritage is preserved for others to enjoy.

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