Le Griffon was a 40 foot long barque (sailing ship) with 7 cannons. It was crafted by French explorer Robert de La Salle. He was planning to map the Great Lakes, initially thinking they might be a connecting gateway to the Orient. Le Griffon launched August 7, 1679 from Cayuga Island (Niagara Falls, NY). On … Continue reading Le Griffon disappeared in 1679: the Great Lakes greatest shipwreck mystery!