Milwaukee's popular stranded boat, 'Deep Thought' is being removed

Stranded boat along Milwaukee’s lakefront could be gone within days

The boat, named Deep Thought, has been sitting between McKinley and Bradford beaches since October.

Final push to remove stranded boat underway

MILWAUKEE, Wis.— After sitting stuck along McKinley Beach since last fall, the boat known as “Deep Thought”, is finally being removed– with help from both decided salvager and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. Mayor Cavalier Johnson visited the site Wednesday morning, announcing that an “anonymous donor” has stepped up to cover the cost of removing the vessel. The funding ensures Milwaukee taxpayers won’t be left with the estimated $100,000 bill…

Milwaukee's abandoned boat could be gone by the end of today thanks to an anonymous donor

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said the donor approached him a few weeks ago. Crews begun working to remove the boat Wednesday morning.

Milwaukee's popular stranded boat, 'Deep Thought' is being removed

The era of Deep Thought, the boat that has been stranded on Milwaukees lakefront since October 2024 and has become a popular attraction, is coming to an end. Related: Visitors stop to see Milwaukee's popular stranded boat before removalAt a press conference Wednesday, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced that an anonymous donor will cover the cost of the boats removal. The boat has been stuck between McKinley and Bradford after the Coast G…

Hudson man tries to rescue motor yacht marooned on Beer Can Island

A man from Hudson, Wis., is attempting to pump out the water swamping Sweet Destiny, plug any leaks and float the boat to a St. Croix River marina.

Salvage company removes part of abandoned boat; Majority still sits

The boat Deep Thought has been stuck on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee since October.