Under the Waves

Under the Waves

Explore the mysteries of the Great Lakes with "Under the Waves," hosted by sibling duo Michelle and Andrew. Dive into true stories of shipwrecks, maritime lore, and historical intrigue, all with a touch of humor.Each episode uncovers the secrets beneath the surface and offers a fresh perspective on ...

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Under the Waves

Recent Episodes

Dec. 23, 2024

19 - The Christmas Tree Ship

Happy Holidays and welcome aboard this week's episode! Andrew and Michelle cover the wonderful yet tragic lore of the Rouse Simmons , the Christmas tree ship, and her beloved captain, Captain Herman "Santa" Schuenemann. The …
Dec. 14, 2024

18 - The Making of a Ghost Ship | Part 2

Welcome aboard part two about Le Griffon , one of the most notorious Ghost Ships on the Great Lakes. Join Andrew and Michelle as they go through some potential occurrences that happened to cause the loss of this ship. Is it …
Dec. 6, 2024

17 - The Making of a Ghost Ship | Part 1

Hosts Andrew and Michelle dive into a history lesson regarding the making and build-up of Le Griffon . Le Griffon , now seen as a ghost ship, was the second European ship to sink on the Great Lakes following the Frontenac wh…
Nov. 29, 2024

16 - Like Ships in the Night

Join hosts Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the making of the St. Lawrence Seaway along with one of the worst shipwrecks on the St. Lawrence River. In 1963, the SS Roonagh Head and the MV Tritonica didn't pass like ships …
Nov. 22, 2024

15 - Mussel Herders and Cow Thugs

This week's episode sounds more like a trip to the gym than a shipwreck, at least initially. Join hosts Andrew and Michelle as they learn about the wide-spreading mussel (not muscle) problem of the Great Lakes, but how these…
Nov. 16, 2024

14 - A Good Ole Sport

Join hosts Andrew and Michelle as they unbiasedly cover perhaps the cutest little boat they've learned about yet. Meet Sport - a 1873 tugboat who holds the titles of being the first steel tugboat on the Great Lakes, the firs…