Fourteen Years Since Costa Concordia Maritime Tragedy Today marks 14 years since Costa Concordia ran aground and partially capsized off the coast of Giglio Island, resulting in the loss of 32 lives.

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The First Vessel Through the Soo Locks | Northern Michigan History On June 18, 1855, the steamer Illinois became the first vessel to pass through the Soo Locks, changing Great Lakes shipping history forever.

On this day in history! June 18, 1855: The steamer Illinois was the first ship to pass through the Soo Locks—forever changing Great Lakes commerce.
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A small white wooden octagonal lighthouse stands on a riverbank on a sunny day. There is a green door in the center of the lighthouse, and a walkway around the lantern room, whose windows are tinted red.

Belated #Lighthouse #AdventCalendar, Day 15 📆🎁

Squirrel Point Lighthouse, #Maine, photographed August 2020.

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