Photograph
The Bow of the Pathfinder
| Underwater view of the bow of the Pathfinder. Algae is growing along the sides, and clumps of sand are on the ship. A maritime archeologist is surveying the bow. |
| Image ID: | 120224 |
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| Creation Date: | 05 12 2015 |
| Creator Name: | Thomsen, Tamara |
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| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Maritime Preservation and Archeology Program Collection |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | digital file |
| Original Format Number: | 1509000047 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3000 X 1987 pixels |
| In 1886 a gale iced up and drove the schooner Pathfinder ashore about 2 1/2 miles north of Two Rivers Point. Despite being close to shore, the ship and its cargo of iron ore was lost, as the lake bed was comprised mostly of quick sand. The Pathfinder sank into the sand, which covered the ship through much of the years and preserving the structure. Today the ship is sitting under ten feet of water. To find out more about the Pathfinder visit the Wisconsin Shipwrecks website. |
| Plants |
| Protective clothing |
| Archaeology |
| Underwater photography |
| Men |
| Women |
| Scuba diving |
| Underwater exploration |
| Cargo ships |
| Great Lakes |
| Marine accidents |
| Ships |
| Michigan, Lake |
| This image is issued by the Historic Preservation Division of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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