Lost Great Lakes Freighter Discovered Nearly 100 Years After Sinking
- The freighter Huronton sank in Lake Superior in 1923 after a collision but crew escaped safely.
- The shipwreck was found this month by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Society at a depth of 800 feet.
- Finding shipwrecks involves searching likely areas and using clues to identify discoveries.
- The extreme depth and dramatic crew escape made the Huronton discovery noteworthy.
- The shipwreck provides a glimpse into Great Lakes shipping history nearly a century ago.