Wreckage of SS Arlington Found in Lake Superior

The discovery of the SS Arlington, sunk in 1940, solves a long-standing mystery, though questions about the captain's final moments remain.

The SS Arlington, a 244-foot merchant ship that sank in 1940, has been discovered over 600 feet deep in Lake Superior.
Captain Frederick "Tatey Bug" Burke went down with the ship, sparking speculation about his decision to not abandon ship.
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society and researcher Dan Fountain announced the discovery, made 35 miles north of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.
The discovery provides closure for the family of Captain Burke and adds a significant piece to the history of Great Lakes shipwrecks.
Despite the find, the exact reasons behind Captain Burke's decision to go down with his ship remain a mystery.