Ghost
Ships of the Isle Royale
Lake
Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, has claimed over five hundred vessels
in its maritime history. Some of the most intriguing of these shipwrecks are the
ones that occurred around the Isle Royale, the largest freshwater island in the
world.
Stories
of the ship's fierce battles with the elements have been passed along for nearly
a century. In recent years, divers have found the Isle Royale shipwrecks to be
historical treasures.
Now
this DVD takes you to the sites of three of the Isle Royale's best-known
shipwrecks. Rare photographs, illustrations, and stunning underwater photography
not only give you the history of these fabled ships; they actually take you on
board the ships in their underwater graves.
As
witness to history, you will hear the stories of:
The
Chester A. Congdon, a 532-foot steamer was the largest and most expensive loss
on the Great Lakes at the time of her sinking in 1918.
The
Kamloops, a three-year-old package freighter that mysteriously disappeared in a
storm and remained undiscovered for nearly 50 years.
The
Emperor, an enormous bulk carrier that split in two and sank in 1947.
This
DVD explores
the mysteries of these sunken vessels in this, its fourth installment on Great
Lakes ghost ships. Essential viewing for enthusiasts of all ages.
Time: 60 Minutes
Leverbaar
€ 24.95