A Wisconsin father-daughter duo has made a remarkable discovery of a shipwreck in Lake Michigan. The wreck of the Margaret A. Muir, which sank over 130 years ago, was found by a group of shipwreck hunters using historical records and sonar. The 130-foot schooner had gone down with the captain’s beloved dog on board during a fierce storm. The crew had to abandon ship, losing all their possessions, but most tragically, the captain’s faithful companion perished in the sinking.
This recent discovery comes after other shipwrecks have been found in the Great Lakes, including the steamship Milwaukee and the Trinidad schooner. High-resolution images of the Muir have been collected to create a 3D photogrammetry model of the site, which will be submitted for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association plans to preserve the site and commemorate the history of the ill-fated ship.
The discovery of the Muir sheds light on the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes, where over 6,000 ships are estimated to have sunk since the late 1600s. The finding of these shipwrecks gives insight into the dangers faced by sailors in the treacherous waters of the region, and serves as a reminder of the maritime heritage and legacy that lies beneath the surface of the Great Lakes.
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