Gales of November Information

[Mark Y]

What follows was clipped from

"What began as a few divers getting together for dinner to share shipwreck pictures and videos has grown to be a premier regional event at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) along the waterfront attracting more than 700 enthusiasts.

The Saturday event kicks off with a Friday evening Gala Reception at the Corps of Engineers Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center sponsored by Lake Superior Magazine. This dazzling even is held for sponsors, speakers, exhibitors and Gales ticket holders.

The keynote address given during the evening dinner, “The Greatest Ships on the Great Lakes,” by James H.I. Weakley, president of the Lake Carriers’ Association, culminates a day of activity that draws hundreds of maritime aficionados, divers and just curious lake lovers.

Speakers and presentations this year will examine new shipwreck discoveries; histories of Isle Royale fishing; Minnesota’s iron ranges; “homeland security” during World War II; hard hat diving; Aerial Lift Bridge centennial; Apostle Islands lighthouses and presentations by authors of newly released books on regional and maritime history.

There will be retail, information booths and a silent auction throughout the day. And for the first time there will be a live auction of authentic nautical artifacts."

Anyone plan on going???