Overview

• The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association (MSRA) announced the discovery of the steamship Milwaukee, lost in 1886 after colliding with another vessel.
• Found near Holland, Michigan, the wreck is remarkably preserved, lying 360 feet below Lake Michigan's surface.
• Utilizing side-scan sonar and a remotely operated vehicle, the MSRA confirmed the ship's identity after a two-day search.
• The Milwaukee was originally commissioned in 1868 and repurposed over its service life, including carrying lumber for businessman Lyman Gates Mason.
• The discovery underscores the importance of caution and adherence to navigational rules, as the crash resulted from both captains failing to slow down in fog.