Lost Shipwreck Found After 140 Years | Green Bay News

A century-and-a-half-old shipwreck, the F.J. King, was finally found in 2025 after vanishing from Lake Michigan since 1886. Remarkably intact and sitting upright on the lake floor, this canal schooner offers a rare glimpse into 19th-century Great Lakes shipbuilding. Its hull remains solid despite damage from impact and pressure that blew off its cabin. Key parts like the rudder, steering wheel, and cargo gear are still scattered nearby. Built to navigate the Welland Canal’s locks, it carried grain west and coal east — a unique design for its era. Discovered by a citizen science class using sonar, the wreck was confirmed by archaeologists and officially added to the National Register of Historic Places, now legally protected so divers can admire — but never touch — this maritime treasure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/161c1e5bb0f4333c