Friday, April 27, 2012

Great Lakes History

According to the journal of David Wingfield (officer of the RN in the War of 1812,) there used to be ice on Lake Huron as late as mid-June.  I know the air on Superior can be in the 40's into mid-July (when I was out on the Hjordis,) but can't imagine ice that late.

http://www.amazon.com/Four-Years-Great-Lakes-1813-1816/dp/1554883938/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1335532457&sr=8-2

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