Spikes Video Archive – Historical

The Spikes Video Archive stands apart as a historical treasure trove, capturing footage of Great Lakes shipwrecks across several decades, often during pivotal early surveys and dives when these wrecks were first being documented. This archive reflects an era of diving before modern digital equipment, showcasing the evolution of underwater videography alongside the wrecks themselves. Many of these early recordings hold irreplaceable historical value, preserving views of wreck sites before invasive species, increased recreational traffic, and environmental changes began to alter them. The archive’s historical depth allows comparisons between wreck conditions today and their appearances in the late 20th century, offering insight into both natural deterioration and human impact over time.