Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose mission is to preserve and promote Michigan's submerged maritime history. The organization's work includes research and documentation of submerged cultural resources and the creation of educational resources. MSRA hosts an annual public symposium, maintains this website and produces newsletters, documentary films, informative articles, books and museum exhibits, and makes presentations to youth and adult organizations.  

Formed in 2001 by a board of directors who oversee operations , MSRA relies on memberships, fundraising events and grants to continue its work. Over more than a decade, MSRA has and continues to research, discover, and document many significant Great Lakes shipwrecks. The newsletter, The Explorer details our work.  

 Museum Exhibits opening in the Spring at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum in Muskegon funded by grants from the Michigan Humanities Council

   

Visit our publishing partner, In-Depth Editions for books by MSRA Board members: