In 1913, the storm known as the "White Hurricane" caused the greatest loss of life and vessels on the Great Lakes to date. The SS Henry B. Smith sank into Lake Superior without a trace and thus spent decades as a veritable Holy Grail for wreck divers. Stonehouse illuminates that terrible storm, the mysterious disappearance, the daunting search and eventual discovery of the century-lost wreck. Explore for yourself the fascinating history of the "Hurricane" and the ships that were on the lakes that fateful night. A tour de force of thoughtful possibilities and probabilities and a tribute to the men of the Smith as well as the dedicated team who at last found the wreck. --James P. Delgado, PhD, Director of Maritime Heritage, NOAA s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Stonehouse knows how to tell a story, and he does so without ever losing sight of the facts. Impeccably researched and compellingly told, this is the best book on the 1913 Storm I ve read. --Roger Lelievre Publisher, Know Your Ships & editor , Great Laker Magazine The Last Laker is a page-turner, as you would expect from a Stonehouse book, but it just may be the definitive book on the great blow of 1913. TWO THUMBS UP! --Terry Pepper, Executive Director, Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association Maritime historian, prolific author, beloved teacher and riveting speaker Fred Stonehouse knows his stuff. Stonehouse holds a Masters of Arts degree in history from Northern Michigan University, Marquette and has authored over 30 books on Maritime History. Among them are, Haunted Lake Huron, Haunted Lake Michigan, Haunted Lakes, Haunted Lakes II and Wreck Shore, The U.S. Life-saving Service on the Great Lakes , all published by Lake Superior Port Cities Inc., and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald . He has been a consultant for both the U.S. National Park Service and Parks Canada and has been an on-air expert for National Geographic, History Channel and Fox Family, as well as many regional media productions. Awards for contributions to Great Lakes maritime history have been received from Underwater Canada, Our World Underwater, Marquette Maritime Museum and Marquette County Historical Society. He is also the recipient of the 2006 Association for Great Lakes Maritime Award for Historic Interpretation. The Award is presented annually in recognition of an individual making a major contribution over many years to the interpretation of Great Lakes maritime history in furtherance of the goals of the Association. In addition he was named the Marine Historical Society of Detroit s 2007 Historian of the Year. The award is the result of election by past MHSD Historians and recognizes persons who have actively contributed to the study of Great Lakes history. In 2014, Fred received Northern Michigan University s Distinguished Alumni Award. It is given annually to alumni who achieved outstanding accomplishments in their field, made significant contributions to society and demonstrated leadership and civic qualities. He has served on numerous boards, committees and held community offices in Marquette including City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Fred teaches maritime history at Northern Michigan University and is an active consultant for numerous maritime oriented projects and programs. He lives in Marquette, Michigan with his wife, Lois and son, Brandon.