Wreckage of ‘Ghost Ship’ From 140 Years Ago Discovered

‘Ghost ship’ discovered at bottom of Lake Michigan 139 years after sinking

Researchers discovered a 19th century “ghost ship” in Lake Michigan. The missing clue to the wreck’s location was hiding in plain sight in a local newspaper clip.

Wreckage of ‘ghost ship’ from 140 years ago discovered

Since the 1970s, searchers have tried to locate the F.J. King, but conflicting accounts of its whereabouts when it sank hindered their efforts.

Ghost ship missing for nearly 140 years found in Lake Michigan

Maritime historians and shipwreck hunters have been searching for the ship since the 1970s.

‘Ghost ship’ missing since 1886 found in Lake Michigan

‘Ghost ship’ missing since 1886 found in Lake Michigan

Wisconsin historians & members of public discover Lake Michigan shipwreck

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