Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival to examine the mysteries of the deep

Learn about the formerly-unsolved mysteries of shipwrecks, including the story of the "New York" lost in Lake Huron in 1910 and the loss of the tug "Anna Dobbins" in Saginaw Bay in 1886. Hear the story of the "Keystone State," a large wooden steamer that disappeared with its entire crew in 1861, and many other fascinating stories of Michigan's lakes.

Other programs will feature a variety of international dives from the Philippines and south-central Indonesia. There will also be video and still images of colorful and unusual marine life.

The event also includes book signings and exhibits from local maritime artists, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, local dive shops, travel companies and other dive-related companies.

Saturday, March 2, 2013. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For ticket information or program details, visit www.shipwreckfestival.org, call 734-459-8476, or e-mail glsftickets@aol.com. In Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building at 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor.