Researchers solve mystery about the family’s disappearance at Lake Superior 1892

A whole steel vessel that disappeared in the middle of Lake Superior in the middle of a violent storm 132 years ago has been discovered, according to researchers.

Only one of the 27 people who boarded Western reserve When millionaire Captain Peter G. Mincer arranged a summer cruise for his family survived the disaster in 1892. At that time, the ship had “been built to break shipping records and was considered one of the safest vessels fluently” Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum News Message.

David Boyd from Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) discovered the 300 foot steel singer in late summer 2024 with Marine Sonic Technology, according to the news message. However, the shipwreck was confirmed as Western reserve Until prey (remote -controlled vehicles) took place about 60 miles northwest of Whitefish Point in Lake Superior.

Experts believe that the ship broke in two at a depth of about 600 feet.

“To know how 300 feet Western reserve Caught in a storm so far from the beach made a worried feeling in the back of my neck. A squall can come unexpectedly … anywhere and anytime, ”says Darryl Ertel, head of Marine Operations, in the news message.

Captain Minch was a “high respected shipping magnate” when he decided to bring his family on a cruise through Lake Huron on his way to two ports, Minn., Under the direction of Captain Albert Myer.

According to experts, the weather changed from “nice” to “rough” as the ship approached Whitefish Bay. Despite weighing an anchor, the weather was aggravated that the ship began to break up and drop around 21:00 local time on August 30, 1892, according to the news message.

Most of the crew entered the ship’s metal boat, which was enclosed within minutes, USA today reported. At the same time, everyone else managed to drive a wooden boat on the water in the dark over the next ten hours.

The survivors screamed for help when a steamboat passed them during the night, but without flares to signal they were not seen. About 7:30 local time, within a mile from the shoreline west of Hjortparken’s Lifeguard Station, the boat was enclosed, according to the news message.

Wheelsman Harry W. Stewart from Algonac, Mich., Was the only person aboard the ship to share what happened. At that time, newspapers blamed the ship’s fragile steel design for the tragedy, while others thought it should have been able to weather the storm, USA today reported.

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The discovery of the gilded age crime came after a two -year search.

“Every shipwreck has its own history, but some are just so much more tragic,” said GLSH’s CEO Bruce Lynn.

“It’s hard to imagine that Captain Peter G. Minch would have foreseen some problems when he invited his wife, two small children and sister -in -law with his daughter on board Western reserve For a summer cruise up in the lakes, “Lynn continued and added,” it only reinforces how dangerous the big lakes can be, at any time of the year. ”