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Shipwreck

Knight Templar (1890)

Location: The abandoned wreck was left in the Kinnickinnic River (Milwaukee) possibly near First and Becher Streets, but possibly removed. Jerry Guyer's description: "Abandoned in KK River at bend just down river of Beacher Street Bridge". Jerry Guyer's coordinates: 43 00.45N 87 54.75W
Nearby City: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
Body of water: Kinnickinnic River
Shipwreck

L.W. Perry (1870)

Location: Was abandoned in the Kinnickinnic River and possibly later moved to someplace off the harbor .
Ship Master: Captain M. Hyde
Nearby City: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
Body of water: Kinnickinnic River
Shipwreck

Edward E. Gillen (1872)

Location: Kinnickinnic River within the city limits of Milwaukee.
Nearby City: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
Body of water: Kinnickinnic River
Shipwreck

Lavinda (1863)

Location: Abandoned in the Kinnickinnic River boneyard. Possibly removed.
Nearby City: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
Body of water: Kinnickinnic River

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