This week, an angler discovered the submerged wreck of the J.C. Ames tugboat, built in 1881, in Lake Michigan near Manitowoc. The Wisconsin Historical Society confirmed the find, noting the tug's historical significance in lumber and railway transport. After being scuttled in 1923, it lay buried for decades until recent storms revealed it. Historians are eager to locate such wrecks before invasive quagga mussels might damage them. The discovery highlights the importance of preserving maritime heritage and understanding the environmental changes affecting these historical artifacts.
These kinds of discoveries are always so exciting because it allows a piece of lost history to resurface. It provides insights into our maritime past and cultural heritage.
The J.C. Ames was one of the largest and most powerful tugboats on the Great Lakes with its 670-horsepower engine, and was significant in lumber transportation.
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