The remains of a ship that sank over 100 years ago has been discovered off the shores of western Michigan – thanks in part to archival news articles that provided clues to the ship’s location.
The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association announced the discovery on March 23 in Holland, Michigan, according to a Facebook post from the organization. A group of experts from the organization uncovered the wreck of “the remarkably intact steamship Milwaukee,” which sank in July 1886 after colliding with another ship. The discovery marks the 19th shipwreck discovered off the shores of West Michigan by the group, according to the Facebook post.
But then a thick fog rolled in – making it impossible for the captain to see what the C. Hickox was doing. By the time the fog had parted, the ships were set to collide. “The Hickox plowed into the side of the Milwaukee, popping hull planks, nearly capsizing the ship,” the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association said. Everyone aboard the Milwaukee was able to safely make it aboard the Hickox before the ship sank, according to the association.
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