Jamie Hunter spoke to the Shellback Club on the History of the S.S. Waubuno, Legend and Lore, 1865-1879. The sidewheel steamer S.S. Waubuno plied mainly Georgian Bay for most of her 14-year history. The vessel and all her crew and passengers disappeared on November 22nd, 1879 near the Haystack Reefs near Sans Souci Ontario. Jamie delved into all aspects of the wreck often referred to as the most mysterious wreck of the 19th Century on the Great Lakes waters because no one survived to tell the story of this ill-fated steamer and her last trip of the season from Collingwood Ontario to Parry Sound Ontario. Jamie Hunter and Eric McIntyre have also produced a 170 page book on all aspects of the S.S. Waubuno. About Jamie Hunter
Jamie has spent most his life studying the Indigenous people who once lived in what is now known as Huronia. He has worked on the archaeological excavation of many Wendat sites and has published his research on the contact period when French Jesuits came to live in the region. Jamie was the Director/Curator of Huronia Museum for 26 years. He recently co-authored a book on the sinking of the historic steamship Waubuno in Georgian Bay. He has welcomed and guided many cruise guests to Midland with passion and a wealth of knowledge. In 2012 James gave a presentation to the Parry Sound community on the Waubuno. Eric McIntyre, who attended the event, asked for all his sources which he was hesitant to provide. So, they went into partnership and between 2018 and 2021 produced a 170-page book on all aspects of the S.S. Waubuno.
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