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Cornelia B. Windiate - Lake Huron Mystery Ship In-Person
REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 29. In 1986 Paul Ehorn and John Steele made an amazing discovery off the Presque Isle, Michigan, coast. It was a pristine three-masted schooner sitting on the bottom in 180 feet of water with its name on it - the “Cornelia B. Windiate.” However, it was in the wrong lake and supposedly sank in Lake Michigan in December, 1875, not in Lake Huron. It was also remarkably intact and is one of the best shipwrecks of this type in the Great Lakes.
In 2003 Joyce Hayward organized an archaeological survey to study and document this ship utilizing recreational technical scuba diving volunteers, one of the first projects of this magnitude. This shipwreck continues to amaze, and speculation continues on the final voyage of this remarkable vessel. Space is limited and registration begins April 29. Presented by Kevin Magee.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- James R. Garfield Room
- Branch:
- Main
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lifelong Learning
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