Wisconsin Weekend: Shipwrecks And Ship Festivals

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Heard On The Morning Show
An aerial view of the port of Green Bay
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Nine tall ships are making their way to the Port of Green Bay this weekend. We explore the maritime history and get advice on how to make the most of the Tall Ships Festival. Then, we go underwater with an archeologist to learn about life beneath the surface of Wisconsin’s waterways.

Featured in this Show

  • Tall Ships Festival Comes To Green Bay

    Nine tall ships are in Green Bay this weekend for a three day festival expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the state. We learn about the maritime history behind these vessels, how people can catch a glimpse, and where to take in all the other sensory fun this festival has to offer.

  • Wisconsin Weekend: Shipwrecks

    Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes are home to over 700 shipwrecks. An underwater archeologist tells us about these and other artifacts hidden beneath the surface of our state’s many waterways.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Holly Williams Guest
  • Cathy Green Guest

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