Explorers discover wreckage of cargo ship that sank in Lake Superior more than 130 years ago
Twenty years before the Titanic changed maritime history, another ship touted as the next great technological feat set sail on the Great Lakes.
Historic Century-Old Shipwreck Discovered 600 Feet Beneath the Surface of Lake Superior
The 300-foot "Western Reserve" sank in August 1892, killing 27 people after both lifeboats capsized. Harry W. Stewart, the ship's wheelsman, was the only survivor
Explorers discover wreckage of cargo ship that sank in Lake Superior storm more than 130 years ago
"A squall can come up unexpectedly…anywhere, and anytime.” Lynn said that the ship was “pretty torn up” but the wreckage appeared well-preserved in the frigid fresh water. The Great Lakes ...
A Groundbreaking Ship That Sank in Lake Superior in 1892 Is Discovered
After searching for two years, researchers discovered the shipwreck of the Western Reserve, an early all-steel ship that broke apart in a gale in 1892 with a sole survivor.
Shipwreck from 1892 found on bottom of Lake Superior
In 1892, a gale overtook the ship Western Reserve, causing it to sink within a matter of minutes with only one of the 28 aboard at the time surviving. The ship was lost to Lake Superior until 2024.
Explorers Just Found a 130-Year-Old Shipwreck
Touted as a technological wonder, Western Reserve was made from the same steel as the Titanic. Unfortunately, it met a similar fate.
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Family of 1892 shipwreck survivor shares their story after wreckage is discovered
After the wreckage of the Western Reserve was found 132 later, the family of the lone survivor is sharing their story.
Ghost ship found after 132 years in the murky depths of 'Shipwreck Coast'
Twenty-seven people died as a result of the wreck, and what happened is only known because of its lone survivor.
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200-Yr-Old Wreck of a 'British' Sailing Ship Found With Well-Preserved Cannon and Anchor Stuns Archaeologists
Yr-Old Wreck of a 'British' Sailing Ship Found With Well-Preserved Cannon and Anchor Stuns Archaeologists Water bodies can ...
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Wreckage of cargo ship that sank 132 years ago found in Lake Superior
With no cargo, the ship was floating high in the water ... had been searching for the Western Reserve wreckage for two years. Darryl Ertel said that discovery gave him chills — and not in ...
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Explorers Discover Wreckage Of Cargo Ship That Sank Almost 130 Years Ago
The side-scan sonar from Marine Sonic Technology was used to locate the shipwreck in June 2024 Explorers have discovered the wreckage of a cargo ship which capsized in Lake Superior more than 130 ...