132 years after Lake Superior shipwreck that left single survivor, vessel found
The only survivor was Wheelsman Harry W. Stewart of Algonac, Michigan. According to a report in the Chicago Tribune on Sept. 3, 1892, when Stewart reached shore, he walked 12 miles to the nearest life-saving station. Two bodies were found, one being Captain Minch, identified by his watch.
Shipwreck found in Lake Superior more than 130 years after boat vanished during family trip
Shipwreck found in Lake Superior more than 130 years after boat vanished during family trip - The wreck resulted in the deaths of 27 people
Dozens died when massive ship vanished on Lake Superior 132 years ago. Now it’s found
Every shipwreck has its own story, but some are just that much more tragic,” the executive director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society said.
Wreckage of 300-foot ship missing for 132 years found in Lake Superior
The Western Reserve, a 300-foot steel steamer, broke in two as it wrecked in 1892 about 60 miles northwest of Whitefish Point in Lake Superior. When the wreckage was found, the bow section had rested on top of the stern in nearly 600 feet of water.
Group finds steel steamship that sank in Lake Superior in 1892
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society said they found "The Western Reserve" in more than 600 feet of water.
Researchers find 1892 Western Reserve shipwreck under Lake Superior
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society says the Western Reserve broke apart and sank in 600 feet of water during a fierce gale 132 years ago in August 1894 about 60 miles northwest of Whitefish Point.
Explorers Discover Wreckage of Cargo Ship That Sank in Lake Superior Storm More Than 130 Years Ago
This image provided by Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society shows the broken mast from The Western Reserve, a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940 off Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society via AP) MADISON,
See 132-year-old shipwreck found in Lake Superior
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society discovered the wreckage of “The Western Reserve” that sank 132 years ago in Lake Superior. The tragic event in 1892 killed 27 people onboard and left only one survivor.
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Gale Warnings ahead for Lake Michigan, Lake Huron: Waves could reach nearly 20 feet
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