The Pere Marquette 18 is a railroad ferry that sank in 1910 with the loss of 28 lives. Last summer, I had the opportunity to work with archeologists and historians to record what would turn out to be the most comprehensive footage available of the shipwreck.
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500 Feet Down on the Pere Marquette 18 Shipwreck
The Pere Marquette 18 shipwreck lies deep under the waters of Lake Michigan. At that depth, even the clear water of the lake blocks out the light. Even with coordinates, at 500 deep it can be a challenge to get an ROV down there and on target. This is a ship I have...