Finding and Diving Shipwrecks: The Adventures of Tom Farnquist

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 Call00:26 Welcome to Total Michigan00:53 Introducing Tom Farnquist01:20 The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society02:41 Tom's Early Life and Diving Passion04:09 Diving Adventures and Challenges08:26 Forming the Shipwreck Historical Society14:31 Finding Shipwrecks: The Process21:26 The Edmund Fitzgerald Connection23:30 Exploring the Historical Society25:42 Conclusion and FarewellMentioned in this episode:NWF AdVisit Our Sponsor: The National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Chapter is working hard to protect what Michiganders love and that is our great outdoors. Learn more about threats facing all Michiganders and what the NWF is fighting for at https://nwf.org/greatlakes