2023-09-02 21:48:57
A boat that had been missing since 1881 was found earlier this year at the bottom of Lake Michigan.
The Wisconsin Historical Society made the announcement on its Facebook page on Saturday, adding that the discovery occurred on July 15.
“Diver and historian Brendin Baillod and Bob Jaeck located the wreck of the small vessel Trinidad at 82 meters depth near the Town of Algoma earlier this year.
Image taken from Facebook – Wisconsin Historical Society
This ship was specially designed to sail through the canal that connects Lakes Erie and Ontario.
Image taken from Facebook – Wisconsin Historical Society
According to the historical society, the boat built in 1867 had a relatively short existence when its owners did not invest a lot of money to maintain it.
“Her hull was sinking and the captain was nearly killed by a block that fell from a wire that was damaged,” the post said.
Image taken from Facebook – Wisconsin Historical Society
During her last voyage in 1881, the ship filled with water on Lake Michigan before suddenly sinking.
Image taken from Facebook – Wisconsin Historical Society
The crew managed to escape, but a Newfoundland dog was never found following the sinking.
The Wisconsin Historical Society now plans to analyze the shipwreck site and have it added to the US National Register of Historic Places.
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